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Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Removal

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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 occur.

    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the return hose from the power steering pump and drain the power steering oil reservoir.
    Fig 1: Removing Return Hose From Power Steering Pump
    G02761414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Lower the vehicle.

    4. VEHICLES WITH 4.6L, 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE 

  4. Lift the reservoir out of the reservoir bracket.

    5. VEHICLES WITH 6.0L ENGINE 

  5. Remove the reservoir bolts from the bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Reservoir Bolts From Bracket (6.0L Vehicles)
    G02761415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the bolts and remove the bracket.
    Fig 3: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Bracket Bolts
    G02761416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. ALL VEHICLES 

  7. Compress the clamps and disconnect the power steering return hose and the power steering reservoir pump hose from the reservoir.
  8. Remove the power steering oil reservoir.
    Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Oil Reservoir
    G02761417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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