Removal and Installation

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CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.

All vehicles

Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY - CIII Pump .
Disconnect the pressure line and return hose.

Fig 1: Pressure Line And Return Hose With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicles with 5.4L and 6.8L engines
Remove the bolts and the pump.

Fig 2: Power Steering Pump Bolts (5.4L And 6.8L Engines) With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicles with 6.0L engine
Remove the bolts and the pump.

Fig 3: Power Steering Pump Bolts (6.0L engines) With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Using the special tool, install a new teflon seal on the pressure line fitting.

Fig 4: Installing Teflon Seal On Pressure Line Fitting
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fill, purge and leak check the system. Refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .