Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
6. Hold the small hex-head and rotate the tool nut counterclockwise to remove the power steering pump pulley.
7. Disconnect power steering pressure hose at power steering pump and drain fluid into a container.
8. Disconnect power steering return hose at power steering pump and drain fluid into a container.
9. Remove four retaining bolts and power steering pump and power steering pump pulley assembly.
10. Remove power steering pressure switch from pump.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the power steering pump on the mounting bosses of engine block and install the bolts at the side of the power steering pump. Tighten to
20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.).
2. Connect the power steering reservoir pump hose to the power steering pump and reposition the hose clamp to power steering pump inlet fitting.
3. Replace power steering pressure hose O-ring.
4. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump fitting. Tighten the tube nut with a tube nut wrench rather than with an
open-end wrench. Tighten to 34-46 Nm (26-33 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Swivel or end play of the power steering pressure hose end is normal and does not indicate a loose fitting.
5. Place the power steering pump pulley on the power steering pump shaft and install Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacer T91P-3A733-A. The
small diameter threads on the tool should be engaged in the power steering pump shaft.
CAUTION: Do not apply in and out pressure on the shaft. Pressure will damage the internal rotating group.
6. Hold the small hex-head and rotate the tool nut clockwise to install the power steering pump pulley on the shaft.
CAUTION: Do not apply in and out pressure on the shaft. Pressure will damage the internal rotating group.
NOTE: The power steering pump pulley face must be flush within 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) of the end of the pump shaft.
7. Remove the Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacer T91P-3A733-A.
8. Remove the shipping tube nut from power steering pump housing prior to installation.
9. Connect electrical connector to power steering control valve actuator.
11. Install power steering pressure hose bracket.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. If equipped, turn the air suspension ON.
13. Install drive belt on the power steering pump pulley.
14. Fill the power steering pump reservoir with Power Steering Fluid Motorcraft MERCON(r) ATF.
