Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. 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.
- Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley - 4.6L, 5.4L .
- Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
- Remove the power steering fluid reservoir bolt and separate the reservoir from the power steering reservoir bracket.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering pump supply hose from the power steering pump.
- Position the power steering fluid reservoir aside.
- Remove the pressure line bracket-to-engine bolt.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
- Discard the Teflon® seal.
- To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
- Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Using the Teflon® Seal Installer Set, install a new Teflon® seal to the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
NOTE:
Make sure to remove the power steering reservoir bolt and separate the reservoir from the bracket or damage to the power steering reservoir may occur.
NOTE:
A new Teflon® seal must be installed.
NOTE:
A new Teflon® seal must be installed.