Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. 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.

Using a suitable suction device, siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir.
Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

NOTE: It is easier to access the power steering reservoir-to-pump supply hose clamp from underneath the vehicle at the power steering pump.

Fig 1: Locating Power Steering Reservoir Supply Hose

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering reservoir supply hose from the power steering pump.
Remove the power steering pressure line bracket-to-power steering fluid reservoir bolt and position the bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Remove the 3 power steering fluid reservoir nuts and remove the reservoir.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .