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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY -- EXPLODED VIEW .
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the PCM.
NOTE: Battery mounting bracket removed for clarity.
- Detach the wiring harness retainer from the PCM bracket, and position the harness aside.
Fig 1: Locating PCM Electrical Connectors
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the lower cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
Remove the pressure line bracket-to-RH valve cover stud nut.
- Detach the electrical harness retainer from the pressure line bracket.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness from the power steering pressure line.
Remove the pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Remove the pressure line-to-power steering pump banjo bolt.
- Discard the bolt and the 2 seals.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Remove the pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolt and remove the power steering pressure line.
- Discard the bolt and the 2 seals.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
To install, reverse removal procedure.
NOTE: New banjo bolts and new seals must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump and/or the power steering gear or a fluid leak may occur.
Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM FILLING .