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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: 2.3L is shown, 4.0L is similar.
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
  2. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the hose.
    • Drain the fluid into a suitable container.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Steering Hose
      G01269223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the hose.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Power Steering Hose
    G01269224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolts and the reservoir.
    Fig 3: Removing Reservoir
    G01269225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  6. Fill, purge and leak test the system. For additional information, refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .