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 result.

NOTE: New Teflon® seals must be installed any time the power steering line fittings are disconnected.

Using a suitable suction device, drain the power steering fluid reservoir.

NOTE: Thoroughly clean all debris from the threads.

Disconnect the pressure line-to-booster fitting.
- Discard the Teflon® seal.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Pressure Line-To-Booster Fitting
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Thoroughly clean all debris from the threads.

Disconnect the pressure line-to-steering gear fitting and remove the pressure line.
- Discard the Teflon® seal.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Pressure Line
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Using the special tool, install 2 new Teflon® seals on the pressure line fittings.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM FILLING .
  
  Fig 3: Installing Teflon(R) Seal On Power Steering Pressure Hose Fitting
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.