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.
Detach the 3 wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.

Fig 1: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.
Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
Remove the 2 power steering pressure line bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Pressure Line Bracket Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the power steering pressure line fitting from the power steering pump.
- Remove and discard the Teflon® O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
Remove the 4 bolts and the power steering pump.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
If necessary, remove the power steering fluid reservoir. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR - LATE BUILD in this article.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Using the special tool, install a new Teflon® O-ring seal on the pressure line fitting.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Teflon(R) Seal Using Special Tool
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fill and leak check the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .