Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. 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 AND LIFTING article.
- Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley .
- Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Detach the pressure line from the pressure line clip.
- Disconnect the pressure line-to-steering gear fitting.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
NOTE:
Thoroughly clean all foreign material from the threads.
NOTE:
Thoroughly clean all foreign material from the fitting threads.