Power Steering Pump - 3.5L, 3.7L: Installation

All vehicles 

1. Position the power steering pump and install the 3 bolts.
   • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
2. Position the pressure line and install the new pressure line clamp plate bolt.
   • Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
3. Connect the power steering pump supply hose and secure the clamp.
4. Using the a suitable jack, raise the rear of the subframe.
5. Install the 2 middle subframe nuts.
   • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
     Fig 1: Locating Middle Subframe Nut

     Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
6. Install the 2 nuts, 4 bolts and the subframe support brackets.
   • Tighten the nuts to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
   • Tighten the bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
     Fig 2: Locating Subframe Support Brackets, Bolts And Nuts

     Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

   All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

7. Position the driveshaft and install the 4 bolts.
   • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

   All vehicles 

8. Remove the bolt and nut and the upper guide component of the Stretchy Belt Installer Tool.
9. Install the bolt and nut back onto the Stretchy Belt Installer Tool finger tight.
10. Position the power steering pump belt on the crankshaft pulley.
11. NOTE: After installation, make sure the power steering pump belt is correctly seated on the crankshaft and power steering pump pulleys.

    Position the power steering pump belt around the Stretchy Belt Installer Tool and the power steering pump pulley. Make sure the power steering pump belt is engaged with the power steering pump pulley and rotate the crankshaft clockwise to install the power steering pump belt.

    Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Pump Belt Using Stretchy Belt Installer Tool

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
12. Install the RH inner fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
13. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM .