wizwheeler

hi,

I have a 98 3.8 v6 windstar, im having problems with my steering. when i turn the wheel there is a lot of whining and moaning nosies being made, also sometimes it feels like ther is no power steering. I think i need to replace the power steering pump, but would the rack also need replacing?

djzx3

Well first replace that power steering pump, and then drive it, usually people replace racks because they got too much play from years of wear or leaking horribly or some other damage. The only way to tell is replace the pump and drive it and see how it feels.

No need to replace what doesn't need replacing, I bet you pull back and fourth on the p/s pump pulley, and its got some shaft play.

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thefonz

I'm guessing you checked the fluid level??

wizwheeler

yes i checked the level and that is fine, i shall check for freeplay at the shaft, definatly gunna try a power steering pump when i get paid