Power Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure Line: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt and rotate the plate.
- Disconnect the high pressure line from the steering gear and discard the O-ring seal.
- Remove the high pressure line bracket-to-crossmember bolt.
- Remove the high pressure line bracket-to-engine bolt on the 5.4L, or the nut on the 4.2L and 4.6L.
- Disconnect the high pressure line fitting-to-pump and remove the high pressure line.
- Remove and discard the Teflon® seal.
NOTE:
New O-ring seals must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.