Removal and Installation

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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.

Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY .
Disconnect the power steering reservoir pump hose and pressure line from the power steering pump.
- Drain the power steering oil reservoir.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Steering Reservoir Pump Hose
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Vehicles with 4.6L, 5.4L and 6.8L engines shown, 6.0L engine is similar.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Pump

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the bolts and the pump.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new power steering seal on the power steering pressure fitting by stretching the seal over the seal replacer until it is large enough to slip over the threads of the fitting.
  
  Fig 3: Installing New Power Steering Seal Using Special Tool
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY .
Fill and leak check the system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .