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Removal And Installation

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NOTE: When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley - 4.6L, 5.4L .
    3. NOTE: A new Teflon® seal must be installed.
  3. Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
    • Discard the Teflon® seal.
    • To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
  4. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-engine bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  5. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-alternator stud nut.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    6. Fig 1: Locating Pressure Line Bracket-To-Subframe Bolts
    GF0001276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-crossmember bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  7. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    8. NOTE: When installing the pressure and return lines to the steering gear, make sure the lines are fully seated into the steering gear prior to installing the clamp plate. Additionally, make sure that the clamp plate surfaces are free of foreign material. DO NOT exceed the specified torque when tightening the clamp plate. Leakage and/or premature failure of the power steering components may occur.
    NOTE: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.
  8. Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt, rotate the clamp plate and remove the power steering pressure line.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    10. NOTE: A new Teflon® seal must be installed.
  10. Using the Teflon® Seal Installer Set, install a new Teflon® seal to the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
    11. Fig 2: Installing Teflon(R) Seal Using Special Tool 211-D027
    G03950191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
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