Power Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure Line: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the pressure line and connect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
- If equipped with 4.6L or 5.4L engine, tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
- If equipped with 4.2L engine, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Install the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut.
- If equipped with a 4.2L or 4.6L engine, tighten the nut to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
- If equipped with a 5.4L engine, tighten the nut to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Install the pressure line bracket-to-crossmember bolt.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
- Position the pressure line on the steering gear.
- Rotate the steering line clamp plate and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
- Install the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley in this article.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.