Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.
- Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
- Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.
- Remove the 3 power steering fluid reservoir bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Release the power steering pump supply hose clamp and disconnect the supply hose from the reservoir.NOTE: If a new power steering fluid reservoir is being installed, a new reservoir mounting bracket must also be installed. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir and bracket as an assembly.
- To install, reverse removal procedure.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM FILLING .