Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. 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.
- Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley - 2.3L .
- Compress the clamp and disconnect the supply hose.
- Disconnect the power steering pressure line.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
- Remove the power steering pressure line bracket nut and position the pressure line aside.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Disconnect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector.
- Remove the power steering pump 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® O-ring seal on the power steering pressure line.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
NOTE:
Do not allow power steering fluid to contact the accessory drive belt.
CAUTION:
A new Teflon® O-ring seal must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump.