Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. 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.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system.
Remove the drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY.
Release the clamp and disconnect the hose.
Remove the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Removing Pressure Line Bracket-To-Engine Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
- Discard the Teflon® O-ring seal.
  - To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
Remove the 4 bolts and the power steering pump.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Using the special tool, install a new Teflon® seal on the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
- Fill and leak check the system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  
  Fig 2: Installing Teflon(R) Seal Using Special Tool
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.