Power Steering Pump-3.9L: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove four pushpins and the engine cover.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Cover
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Remove the air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts
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Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, see ACCESSORY DRIVE .
Unclamp and disconnect the power steering reservoir-to-pump hose (3691) and drain the reservoir (3E764) into a suitable container.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Power Steering Reservoir-To-Pump Hose
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Position the power steering reservoir out of the way.
1. Loosen the bolts.
2. Rotate the reservoir from the insulator.
3. Pull the reservoir down from the insulator and position the reservoir out of the way.
Fig 4: Positioning Reservoir Out Of Way
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Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, see JACKING & HOISTING .
Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Remove two bolts, one pushpin and the shield.

Fig 5: Removing Shield
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Remove two pushpins and the shield.

Fig 6: Removing Shield
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Remove the bolt.

Fig 7: Removing Bolt
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Disconnect the electrical connector and the wire retainer.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Electrical Connector & Wire Retainer
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Remove four bolts and position the A/C compressor out of the way.

Fig 9: Positioning A/C Compressor Out Of Way
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Disconnect the power steering pressure hose (3A714).

Fig 10: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Hose
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Remove the bolts.

Fig 11: Removing Bolts
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the bolts and the pump (3A674).

Fig 12: Removing Power Steering Pump
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