Removal and Installation

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

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .

Early build vehicles

Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering fluid return hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.

Late build vehicles

Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering low pressure hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.

All vehicles

Using the special tool, release and disconnect the power steering fluid cooler hose spring lock connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Steering Fluid Cooler Hose Spring Lock Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bolts, the pin-type retainers and the lower air deflector.
Remove the 2 bolts and the power steering fluid cooler.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Fluid Cooler Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill and leak check the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .