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MSA0111 PT 20 0006 Ford Power Steering Noise Caused by Pulley Position All vehicles equipped with Ford C2 style pumps typical unit shown below with aluminum housing and plastic reservoir Noisy power steering pump operation not attributed to air in the system The belt pulley may not be pressed on the shaft in the proper position Side loading from the misaligned pulley forces internal parts to rub causing noisy operation Make sure the pulley is pressed on 1 8 thinch past the end of the shaft as shown below Proper pulley alignment is critical for all applications Always replace bent or damaged pulleys Allow 500 mile break in for this style pump Noisy operation can also be the result of air in the system or restricted fluid flow Refer to Pro Techs PT 20 0002 PT 20 0003 PT 20 0004 and PT 20 0005 Application Problem Cause Solution Note Pulley is an 1 8 th inch past end of shaft