Power Steering

Crawl under the truck and look. If it has one you will see it.

Could be your steering fluid is low? My 1982 GMC pickup truck makes a noise when my steering wheel fluid gets low.

Driver side engine compartment. Should say power steering on the cap. just read the level on the stick and add accordingly.

ATF is for an automatic transmission. Automatic Transmission Fluid. If you're talking about putting power steering fluid in the transmission, I'd say no you can't. If for some reason this automobile requires ATF in the power steering equipment, I'd also say you can't use power steering fluid. They're quite different in terms of the additives. For the 99 Legacy the manual refers to using Dextron II, III or other. That's GM stuff. You can't use Ford ATF. I would check your manual which will tell you what you can use. Power Steering Fluid and ATF are generally one in the same. The additive issue probably is more important for the Tranny than the Pwr Steering pump. Some people mix the ATF up with brake fluid which will cause MAJOR problems.

You can if you want to, but I don't think it is the best choice to do.

This job is best done by a professional, but if you are up for the challenge it really isn't that bad of a job. Start by removing the serpentine belt, use a serpentine belt tensioner tool to release the pressure on the belt and remove from the vehicle. under the vehicle remove the large hose to the pump from the fluid reservoir to drain the fluid. next a line wrench crows foot tool on a three foot 3/8 drive extension works well for removing the pressure line from the pump (this takes some time). next remove the 3 pump mounting bolts with the same 3ft. 3/8 extension and a 10mm swivel head socket. The best access to the bolts is with left front tire removed and look above and below the frame rail for best access to the bolts. Sometimes moving the plastic intermediate shaft knuckle shield at the steering gear up the intermediate shaft helps. there will be one bolt on top and two on the bottom of the pump. Sometimes there is a 4th mounting bolt (top front of pump) and cannot be removed until the pressure hose is removed. pump should now be able to be removed from vehicle. Now with pump lightly clamped in a shop vise the pulley is removed with a power steering pulley remover tool kit. The pulley is tightly pressed on and the use of an appropriate tool kit is necessary (kits are available from most major tool dealers) universal kits provide the tools for installing the pulley back on to the new pump. Once the pulley is pressed back on to the new pump exact reverse of the removal process is used to reinstall the pump. refill the fluid reservoir with mercon 5 automatic transmission fluid. if fluid is aerated after fluid level is adjusted to proper level the air can be removed with a vacuum applied to the reservoir at the fill cap. apply 15 in. hg of vacuum and turn steering wheel from lock to lock ten times without holding steering wheel at either lock position for more than a second to avoid damage to new pump. repeat process until air is drawn from system. (Usually 1-2 times)

You can tell that the rack in opinion steering is bad when there is excessive play in the steering will. You might also feel a shimmy in the steering wheel.

Begin by removing the power steering pump belt. Remove the power steering pump hoses. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new power steering pump.

open the power-steering reservoir cap. generally it says "power-steering fluid" ... first open up the hood... and make sure you have the right type of fluid.

ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid.

No. It never came with this option although some people have put a rack and pinion sterring system on their cars

With a special tool available at most larger parts stores.

With a special tool available at most larger parts stores.

with the correct tools and place to service your truck it should be anywhere from 45 min to 1.5hr. all depending on the time it takes to remove the old gasket material from both surfaces

According to the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria Owner Guide :

Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering

fluid

Sounds like the system is getting air in it from somewhere. Check to see if you see fluid leaking from any point of the system.

There is a special puller made for this. Maybe you could rent one.

In the trunk. The power steering fluid reservoir should instead be filled with Mopar ATF+3 or equivalent meeting the +3 standard.

yes

You need a Z7 clutch puller.

There is not a lot of info on it being a Z7.

There was a lot of trial and error on my part when I did this.

They are not that much.

You can get them at Oreillys.

Try SpeeDee oil change Jiffy lube

Steering boxes can be tricky to adjust. Takeit to a garage or dealer.

Well......without fluid around the pump I am sure you didn't do it any good driving it that long. May I suggest you add some Lucas Power Steering additive and some power steering fluid to your pump, usually a 20%-80% mix. I would go heavier with a 40%-60% mix and see if your power steering unit still works. I hope you fixed the leak first before following this advice.

I went to the drug store and picked up a 10cc syringe the needle has to be screwed on but you dont want to put the needle tip on anyway and suck it out,then fill it up with the recommened power steering fluid for you make and model

Could be a slipping or broken belt.

Well I just bought the hose to replace mine. We paid about $30 for the hose itself. I haven't replaced it yet so I don't know how long it will take but I don't explect more than about an hour. Most shops charge $70-80 an hour. Good luck. These are great cars!!!