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.

NOTE: 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 occur.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.

Vehicles with 4.6L, 5.4L or 6.8L engine

Lift the power steering fluid reservoir out of the reservoir bracket.

Vehicles with 6.0L engine

Remove the 2 power steering fluid reservoir bracket-to-cowl bolts.
- To install, tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket-To-Cowl Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the upper radiator air deflector. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
Remove the 2 power steering fluid reservoir bracket-to-radiator support bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

Fig 2: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket-To-Radiator Support Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 3 power steering fluid reservoir bolts and separate the bracket from the reservoir.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir-To-Bracket Bolts (6.0L)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles

Compress the clamp and disconnect the power steering cooler-to reservoir return hose.
Compress the clamp and disconnect the power steering pump supply hose.
Remove the power steering fluid reservoir.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.