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Power Steering Pump - 3.0L (4V): Removal

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  1. Remove the ground strap.
    • Remove the nut and the ground strap.
    Fig 1: Removing Ground Strap
    G03429375Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tools, support the engine.
    Fig 2: Supporting Engine
    G03429376Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosen the power steering pump pulley bolt.
    Fig 3: Loosening Power Steering Pump Pulley Bolt
    G03429377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  5. Remove the bolt and the power steering pump pulley.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolt And Power Steering Pump Pulley
    G03429378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Power Steering Low Pressure Hose
    G03429379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the power steering low pressure hose.
  8. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose and position aside.
    1. Remove the power steering pressure line bracket bolt.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    3. Disconnect the power steering pressure line and position aside.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Hose And Position Aside
    G03429380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the upper engine insulator bracket bolt.
    Fig 7: Removing Upper Engine Insulator Bracket Bolt
    G03429381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the A/C line support nut.
    Fig 8: Removing A/C Line Support Nut
    G03429382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. NOTE: The engine isolator bracket is shown removed for clarity.
    Fig 9: Removing Engine Insulator
    G03429383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the engine insulator.
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Remove the bolt and the engine insulator.
  13. Remove the power steering pump bracket.
    1. Remove the pressure line bracket screw.
    2. Remove the 6 nuts.
    3. Remove 5 bolts and the power steering pump bracket.
    Fig 10: Removing Power Steering Pump Bracket
    G03429384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the power steering pump.
    Fig 11: Removing Power Steering Pump
    G03429385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.