Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: 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 occur.

NOTE: Do not allow power steering fluid to contact the engine accessory drive belt or failure of the belt may occur.

Remove the power steering pump. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump .
Remove the pressure line bracket-to-rear engine bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Disconnect the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector from the pressure line.
Remove the pressure line bracket-to-valve cover stud nut.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Remove the pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt.
- Rotate the clamp plate and disconnect the pressure line from the steering gear.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.