Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Remove the 2 power steering fluid cooler nuts.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Compress the clamp and disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir-to-power steering fluid cooler hose.
- Compress the clamp and disconnect the power steering fluid cooler-to-power steering gear hose. Remove the cooler.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.