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 .
- Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
- Release the clamp and disconnect the supply hose.
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the power steering pump pulley.
- Remove and discard the pressure line clamp plate-to-pump bolt.
- Disconnect the pressure line from the pump.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the 3 power steering pump bolts and the power steering pump.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 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) .