Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 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.

Using a suitable suction device, drain the power steering fluid reservoir.
Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.

NOTE: Thoroughly clean all foreign material from the threads.

Disconnect the pressure line-to-booster fitting.
- To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
Disconnect the pressure line from the retaining clip.

NOTE: Thoroughly clean all foreign material from the threads.

Disconnect the pressure line-to-steering gear fitting and remove the pressure line.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.