Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.
- Remove the power steering fluid reservoir. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the power steering pump belt. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
- If equipped, detach the engine block heater electrical harness from the power steering pressure line.
- Remove the pressure line-to-power steering pump banjo bolt and disconnect the line from the power steering pump.
- Discard the bolt and 2 seals.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump.
- To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.NOTE: A new banjo bolt and new seals must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump or a fluid leak may occur.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM FILLING .