Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. 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 foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Remove the steering line clamp plate bolt and disconnect the pressure and return lines from the steering gear.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 21 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Remove the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Disconnect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector.
Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
- Discard the Teflon® seal.
  - To install, tighten to 73 Nm (54 lb-ft).

NOTE: When connecting a fitting with a Teflon® seal, a new seal must be installed.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Using the special tool, install a new Teflon® seal on the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES article.

Fig 1: Installing Teflon® Seal Using Special Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.