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.

NOTE: Whenever the hoses are disconnected from the power steering pump. Make sure the accessory drive belt is not contaminated with power steering fluid.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir.
Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY in this article.
Disconnect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector.
Remove the power steering line bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Power Steering Line Bracket Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: A new Teflon® O-ring seal must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump.

Disconnect the power steering pressure line from the power steering pump.
- Remove and discard the Teflon® O-ring seal
- To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering fluid supply hose.
Remove the 2 lower power steering pump mounting bolts.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 upper power steering pump mounting bolts and the power steering pump.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
To install, reverse removal procedure.
- Using the special tool, install a new Teflon® O-ring seal to the power steering pressure line.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Teflon® O-Ring Seal To Power Steering Pressure Line
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fill and check the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .