Power Steering Pump: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: 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 result.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
Remove the RH inner fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Using the special tool, disengage the power steering pump belt from the power steering pump pulley and position it aside.
- Install the removal tool between the belt and the pulley and turn the crankshaft bolt clockwise to disengage the belt.

Fig 1: Installing Removal Tool (303-1252/1) Between Belt & Pulley & Turn Crankshaft Bolt Clockwise

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All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles

Remove the 4 bolts and position the driveshaft aside.

Fig 2: Locating Driveshaft Aside Bolts

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All vehicles

Using a suitable jack, support the rear of the subframe.
Remove the 2 nuts, 4 bolts and the subframe support brackets.

Fig 3: Locating Subframe Support Brackets, Nuts & Bolts

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Remove the 2 middle subframe nuts.

Fig 4: Locating Middle Subframe Nuts

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Lower the rear of the subframe.
Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering pump supply hose from the power steering pump.
Disconnect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector.
Remove the pressure line-to-power steering pump banjo bolt and disconnect the pressure line from the pump.
- Discard the 2 seals.
Remove the 3 power steering pump bolts and the pump.