Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.

NOTE: New O-rings must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

3.0L (4V) only

Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY - 3.0L (4V) in this article.
Disconnect the power steering pressure switch (PSP) electrical connector.

All vehicles

Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
Remove the power steering pressure line fitting nut.
- To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft) (2.3L engine).
- To install, tighten to 73 Nm (54 lb-ft) [3.0L (4V) engine].
Remove the power steering pressure line bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) (2.3L engine).
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) [3.0L (4V) engine].
Remove the power steering pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

NOTE: The power steering pressure and return lines are of different diameters and the O-rings are not interchangeable.

Rotate the clamp plate and remove the power steering pump-to-steering gear pressure line.
- Install a new high pressure line O-ring.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .