Power Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure Line: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 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.
NOTE:
Do not allow power steering fluid to contact the engine accessory drive belt.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the power steering fluid reservoir. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR .
- Disconnect the power steering pressure line fitting.
- Discard the Teflon® seal.
- Remove the power steering pressure line bracket-to-engine bolt.
- Remove the 2 power steering pressure line bracket-to-engine bolts on the cylinder head.
- Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
- Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt, rotate the clamp plate, disconnect and remove the power steering pressure line from the steering gear.
- Discard the O-ring seal.