Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Release the 2 clamps and disconnect the steering gear-to-cooler and the cooler-to-reservoir hoses.
- Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Steering Gear-To-Cooler
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 bolts and the power steering fluid cooler.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts Of Power Steering Fluid Cooler
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM FILLING .