Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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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.
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Late build vehicles and all service replacement pressure lines will not include a bracket that attaches the pressure line to the back of the engine.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
- Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the PCM.
- Detach the wiring harness retainer from the PCM bracket, and position the harness aside.
- Remove the lower cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- 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.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (HPAS) article.
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Battery mounting bracket removed for clarity.
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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.