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Pump - CIII 4.0L: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  2. Loosen the power steering pump pulley bolts.
    Fig 1: Loosening Power Steering Pump Pulley Bolts
    G03273178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Rotate the tensioner counterclockwise and remove the belt from the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  4. Remove the power steering pump pulley.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the power steering pump pulley.
      Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Pump Pulley
      G03273179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the power steering return line hose at the power steering fluid reservoir.
    • Allow the system to drain.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Power Steering Return Line Hose
      G03273180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Hose
    G03273181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose from the power steering pump.
    1. Compress and move the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose clamp.
    2. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose from the power steering pump.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose
      G03273182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the power steering pump.
  1. Remove the bolts.
  2. Remove the power steering pump.
    Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Pump
    G03273183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.