Power Steering Pump - 3.5L, 3.7L: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. 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.

NOTE: Install a new pressure line clamp plate bolt.

All vehicles

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.
Remove the RH inner fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Position the Stretchy Belt Remover on the power steering pump belt as shown in illustration.

Fig 1: Positioning Stretchy Belt Remover On Power Steering Pump Pulley Belt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Feed the Stretchy Belt Remover onto the power steering pump pulley approximately 90 degrees.

Turn the crankshaft clockwise and feed the Stretchy Belt Remover evenly on the power steering pump pulley as shown in illustration.

Fig 2: Feeding Stretchy Belt Remover On Power Steering Pump Pulley
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the power steering pump belt.
- Fold the Stretchy Belt Remover under the inside of the power steering pump belt as shown in illustration.
- In one quick motion, firmly pull the Stretchy Belt Remover out through the RH fender well removing the power steering pump belt.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Pump Belt Using Stretchy Belt Remover
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
Remove the 4 bolts and position the driveshaft aside.

Fig 4: Locating Driveshaft Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles
Using a suitable jack, support the rear of the subframe.
Remove the 2 nuts, 4 bolts and the subframe support brackets.

Fig 5: Locating Subframe Support Brackets, Bolts And Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 middle subframe nuts.

Fig 6: Locating Middle Subframe Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Lower the rear of the subframe.
Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering pump supply hose from the power steering pump.
Remove and discard the pressure line clamp plate bolt and disconnect the pressure line from the pump.
Remove the 3 power steering pump bolts and the pump.