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.

Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump - 2.3L in this article.

NOTE: Do not allow power steering fluid to contact the accessory drive belt.

Compress the clamp and disconnect the supply hose.
Disconnect the power steering pressure line.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
Remove the power steering pump bolts and the power steering pump.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Installing Teflon(R) Seal Using Special Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: A new Teflon® O-ring seal must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Using the special tool, install a new Teflon® O-ring seal on the power steering pressure line.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.