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Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Removal

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CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can occur.

    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the return hose from the power steering pump and drain the power steering oil reservoir.
    Fig 1: Removing Return Hose From Power Steering Pump And Drain Power Steering Oil Reservoir
    G03884784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Lower the vehicle.

    Vehicles with 4.6L, 5.4L or 6.8L engine 

  4. Lift the reservoir out of the reservoir bracket.

    5. Vehicles with 6.0L engine 

  5. Remove the reservoir bolts from the bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Reservoir Bolts From Bracket
    G03884785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the bolts and remove the bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Bracket
    G03884786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. All vehicles 

  7. Compress the clamps and disconnect the power steering return hose and the power steering reservoir pump hose from the reservoir.
  8. Remove the power steering oil reservoir.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Power Steering Return Hose And Power Steering Reservoir Pump Hose From Reservoir
    G03884787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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