I recently replaced the power steering pump on my bronco because I thought it was leaking, a couple weeks after that it leaked out. At first I thought it was the pump but I looked at it and it's still clean. However, the steering shaft is covered in fluid. Is there any place the steering shaft could leak power steering fluid from?
rosalez619
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Could be your lines leaking down or your gearbox has some worn out seals.
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Could be your lines leaking down or your gearbox has some worn out seals.
Yo rosalez,
What year, engine, etc. do you have?
This is by Ford: including the pump although you have inspected it.
Power Steering Pump Leaks
Leaking cap and dipstick or overfilled power steering oil reservoir.
CHECK for indications of false leakage — overfilled power steering oil reservoir, improperly installed, damaged or lost cap or dipstick.
Loose or damaged power steering pressure hose connections.
When looking for leaks, use this procedure to pinpoint the exact cause and location to avoid misdiagnosis.
Check for overfilled power steering oil reservoir (3A697).
Wipe suspected area dry.
Check for power steering pump overflow and aeration.
Check for exact source. For example, oil may be running down from another area (engine, etc.) and drip may not be leak point.
CAUTION: Do not hold steering wheel (3600) in the far left or right position, or damage to power steering pump (3A674) may result.
Cycle the steering wheel from stop to stop ten times and check for leaks.
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against a stop for more than three to five seconds at a time, or damage to power steering pump may result.
Some leaks are high-pressure leaks and may require holding steering wheel against stops to seep out. Refer to Fluid Leak in the Service Procedures portion of this section.
Leakage between power steering oil reservoir and power steering pump housing.
REPLACE pump as required.
Leakage at pump shaft seal area.
REPLACE shaft seal or power steering pump. REPLACE C-II pump as required.
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Leakage Areas, Power Steering Pump Oil Reservoir Filler Cap and Connection, Ford C-II Pump
CAUTION: Do not overtighten.
Note: Use of a tapered shaft may be required to stretch Teflon® washer to allow for installation onto tube nut.
Leak Category Required Service
1. Rotor shaft seal Replace pump.
2. Reservoir O-ring seal Replace pump.
3. Power steering return hose Reposition or replace power steering return line clamp.
4. Power steering pump valve outlet fitting Tighten power steering pump valve outlet fitting 35-54 Nm (26-40 lb-ft). If leak continues, replace pump.
5. Hose tube nut Tighten pressure hose tube nut to 41-54 Nm (30-40 lb-ft).
If leak continues, remove tube nut and inspect Teflon® washer. Replace if required.
If leak is due to pressure hose assembly O-ring, replace hose assembly.
6. Power steering pump oil reservoir filler cap Check for damaged or missingpower steering pump oil reservoir filler cap or dipstick. Check oil level, and correct as required. If leak continues, replace pump.
What year, engine, etc. do you have?
This is by Ford: including the pump although you have inspected it.
Power Steering Pump Leaks
Leaking cap and dipstick or overfilled power steering oil reservoir.
CHECK for indications of false leakage — overfilled power steering oil reservoir, improperly installed, damaged or lost cap or dipstick.
Loose or damaged power steering pressure hose connections.
When looking for leaks, use this procedure to pinpoint the exact cause and location to avoid misdiagnosis.
Check for overfilled power steering oil reservoir (3A697).
Wipe suspected area dry.
Check for power steering pump overflow and aeration.
Check for exact source. For example, oil may be running down from another area (engine, etc.) and drip may not be leak point.
CAUTION: Do not hold steering wheel (3600) in the far left or right position, or damage to power steering pump (3A674) may result.
Cycle the steering wheel from stop to stop ten times and check for leaks.
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against a stop for more than three to five seconds at a time, or damage to power steering pump may result.
Some leaks are high-pressure leaks and may require holding steering wheel against stops to seep out. Refer to Fluid Leak in the Service Procedures portion of this section.
Leakage between power steering oil reservoir and power steering pump housing.
REPLACE pump as required.
Leakage at pump shaft seal area.
REPLACE shaft seal or power steering pump. REPLACE C-II pump as required.
Leakage Areas, Power Steering Pump Oil Reservoir Filler Cap and Connection, Ford C-II Pump
CAUTION: Do not overtighten.
Note: Use of a tapered shaft may be required to stretch Teflon® washer to allow for installation onto tube nut.
Leak Category Required Service
1. Rotor shaft seal Replace pump.
2. Reservoir O-ring seal Replace pump.
3. Power steering return hose Reposition or replace power steering return line clamp.
4. Power steering pump valve outlet fitting Tighten power steering pump valve outlet fitting 35-54 Nm (26-40 lb-ft). If leak continues, replace pump.
5. Hose tube nut Tighten pressure hose tube nut to 41-54 Nm (30-40 lb-ft).
If leak continues, remove tube nut and inspect Teflon® washer. Replace if required.
If leak is due to pressure hose assembly O-ring, replace hose assembly.
6. Power steering pump oil reservoir filler cap Check for damaged or missingpower steering pump oil reservoir filler cap or dipstick. Check oil level, and correct as required. If leak continues, replace pump.
Sounds like its time for the saginaw swap.
Read thru this
Saginaw Power Steering Pump Swap on 302/351W F-Series/Bronco - Ford Truck Fanatics
Read thru this
Saginaw Power Steering Pump Swap on 302/351W F-Series/Bronco - Ford Truck Fanatics
lots of good info above..I would be willing to bet it's your sector shaft that's leaking. Best bet is to get yourself a new unit and call it a day. If you have the $$ buy Red Head.
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