Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
Remove the screws, the air deflector and the shield.

Fig 1: Removing Air Deflector And Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Loosen the clamps and disconnect the hoses.
- Drain the fluid into a suitable container.
Fig 2: Loosening Clamps And Disconnecting Hoses
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bolts, the nut, and the fluid cooler (3D746).

Fig 3: Removing Fluid Cooler
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill and purge the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .