Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. 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.

Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley .
Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering pump supply hose.
Remove the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
- Discard the Teflon® seal.
  - To install, tighten to 73 Nm (54 lb-ft).
Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

NOTE: When connecting a fitting with a Teflon® seal, a new Teflon® seal must be installed.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Using the special tool, install a new Teflon® seal on the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES article.

Fig 1: Installing Teflon® Seal Using Special Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.