Hey guys,

Working on my truck this week (pulling the 5.4 to replace head gaskets) and I have been wrenching on the power steering pump to remove it from the block.

I noticed the pulley is very close to the timing cover, and when I turned the pulley to get a look at the bolts holding it to the block, the shaft moves in and out of the pump about 1/4". I've not noticed the PS being noisy or any other issues when driving, but is this something that also needs replacing? The truck has 250k on it.

Thanks!!

 

that is normal on that,

 

Thanks Bob!