I was about to head home, cranked up my rig and felt a THUMP. I shut him down and popped the hood, and found the pump lying on the frame rail. Two bolts had snapped, and the third kept part of the bracket with it. After my tantrum, I started calling around and nobody can get a replacement bracket. What does it cross over to (as in, will a diesel bracket work?) because it appears that the 2nd gen V10's use a different pump. Please help!!

 

Please y'all, bumping this thread. I gotta know about the bracket. The pump I can replace, but I'm worried about the bracket. Anyone have any info? Also, what do YOU think caused this? Getting it on the trailer to tow him home, I really, REALLY had to wrench the steering wheel to turn the slightest amount, even at a little speed. I fear the steering gear caused this...

 

53032750AA 1 EW0 BRACKET, Power Steering Pump

It's a discontinued part, you may have tried this but did you go to a dealer and ask them to query the nationwide network? Someone might have one sitting on the shelf somewhere. A google search of that part number might net you something.

 

I already did, and no one has it. However, all 2003 Rams and a few 2004 Rams seem to use this same bracket. I was afraid it was exclusive to a 2003 with a V10. Junkyard, here I come! But also, what about having to throw myself against the wheel to turn it without power steering? I've lost power steering before, and it was never THAT hard...

 

Might want to check your R&P. As it is, big *** heavy V10 over top big tires...

 

Ummm, not to sound stupid, but what's R&P? Ring and pinion?

 

Rack and pinion.

 

You would not believe how hard this bracket is to find now. I've scoured every junkyard and chop shop I can find, no luck. I tracked down the number for a dealership in Florida that's supposed to have one, but they were closed before I could call.