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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. 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.
  1. Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
  2. Remove the 2 power steering pump reservoir bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in)
  3. Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering fluid cooler-to-fluid reservoir hose.
  4. Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering suction hose.
  5. Remove the power steering pump reservoir.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.