Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 Teflon® seals must be installed any time the power steering line fittings are disconnected.
- Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY .
- Release the clamp and disconnect the supply hose.
- Remove the pressure line bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
- Discard the Teflon® seal.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 bolts and the power steering pump.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Using the special tool, install a new Teflon® seal on the pressure line fitting.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
CAUTION:
Make sure that the power steering pump bolts are installed in their original position.
NOTE:
Thoroughly clean all debris from the pressure line-to-pump threads before installing the fitting.
NOTE:
To prevent fluid leakage, be sure to position the fitting into the pump before positioning the pressure line bracket and tightening the lower power steering pump bolt.