Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. 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 result.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
Detach the wiring harness retainer from the pressure line.
Remove the pressure line clamp plate-to-pump bolt and disconnect the pressure line from the pump.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Remove the pressure line bracket-to-crossmember bolt.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
Remove the steering line clamp plate-to-steering gear bolt, disconnect the lines from the steering gear and remove the pressure line.
- To install, tighten the steering line clamp plate-to-steering gear bolt to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill the power steering system. For additional information, REFER to STEERING SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (HPAS) .