Removal and Installation

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: When 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 .
NOTE: Install a new banjo bolt and seals any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the steering gear, or a fluid leak may occur.

Remove the pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolt.
- Discard the banjo bolt and 2 seals.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Remove the pressure line clamp plate bolt and disconnect the pressure line from the pump.
- To install, tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 pressure line bracket nuts and remove the pressure line.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM .