Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Installation of a new power steering pump pulley is necessary after being removed and installed 2 times.
Inspect the pulley for paint marks in the web area near the hub. If there are 2 paint marks, discard the pulley. If there is no paint or one paint mark, use a paint pencil to mark the web area of the pulley near the hub.
- Turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.
- Remove the drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Using the special tool, remove the pulley.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Use the special tool to install the pulley.
- If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
- Turn the air suspension service switch to the ON position.
WARNING:
The electrical power to the air suspension system must be turned off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
.
CAUTION:
Do not apply pressure on the power steering pump rotor shaft. Pressure will damage internal thrust areas of the power steering pump.
Installation of a new power steering pump pulley is necessary after being removed and installed 2 times.
Installation of a new power steering pump pulley is necessary after being removed and installed 2 times.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
.