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Special Tool(s)

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
G01948552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CAUTION: If the air is not purged from the power steering system correctly, premature power steering pump failure could result. This condition can occur on pre-delivery vehicles with evidence of aerated fluid on vehicles that have had steering component repairs.
    NOTE: A whine heard from the power steering pump may be caused by air in the system. The power steering purge procedure must be performed prior to any component repair for which power steering noise complaints are accompanied by evidence of aerated fluid.
    Fig 2: Removing Reservoir Cap
    G01948553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the reservoir cap. Check the fluid.
    • Use Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
  2. Tightly insert the stopper of the vacuum pump into the reservoir.
    Fig 3: Inserting Stopper Of Vacuum Pump Into Reservoir
    G01948554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Start the vehicle.
  4. Apply maximum vacuum and maintain it for a minimum of three minutes with the engine speed set at idle.
    Fig 4: Checking Maximum Vacuum
    G01948555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Release the vacuum and remove the vacuum pump.
    6. CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir.
  6. Fill the reservoir.
    • Use Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
      Fig 5: Filling Reservoir
      G01948556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Reinstall the vacuum pump. Apply and maintain maximum vacuum.
    Fig 6: Applying And Maintain Maximum Vacuum
    G01948557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump could occur.
    Fig 7: Identifying Steering Wheel
    G01948558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Cycle the steering wheel fully to the left and right every 30 seconds for approximately five minutes.
  9. Stop the engine, release the vacuum, and remove the vacuum pump.
  10. Install the reservoir cap.
    Fig 8: Installing Reservoir Cap
    G01948559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Check for fluid leaks at all of the connections. If the power steering fluid shows signs of air, repeat this procedure.
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