Power Steering Pump - 4.6L Engine: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using the special tool, install a new Teflon® seal on the pressure line-to-pump fitting.

Fig 1: Installing Teflon Seal On Power Steering Pressure Hose Fitting
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the power steering pump and the 3 bolts.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (11 lb-ft).
Install the bracket and cable and the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (11 lb-ft).
Connect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
- Tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
Install the reservoir-to-pump hose and connect the clamp.
Rotate the tensioner and install the accessory drive belt on the power steering pump pulley.
Install the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
Install the engine air cleaner. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .