Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
3.
Disconnect the power steering pressure line from the gear pressure port to allow replacement of the check valve. DO NOT ATTACH A CLAMP.
TO THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE AS IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TUNING CABLE INSIDE THE HOSE. Attach a
clamp to the COOLER RETURN LINE to reduce fluid flow out of the gear during removal of the pressure line. Loosen the nut securing the power
steering pressure hose to the gear inlet and detach it from the gear. REPLACE THE 0-RING (388897-S) ON THE POWER STEERING
PRESSURE HOSE NUT. USE ROTUNDA TOOL-211-D-027 OR EQUIVALENT TO SIZE THE 0-RING. ANY OTHER METHOD OF
INSTALLATION WILL DEFORM IT, MAKING IT INEFFECTIVE.
4.
Replace the check valve located in the steering gear pressure side inlet port with a No-Hole Check Valve (E60Z-3N603-A). This new check valve
has a spring-loaded closure allowing flow in only one direction, without the bleeder hole that is present in the current check valve. CLEAN ALL
AREAS WHERE DIRT INGESTION COULD OCCUR. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SYSTEM CONTAMINATION AND
NOISE. Using a pick tool, remove the clip retaining the check valve in the gear inlet. Then, using the pick, remove the check valve from the port.
Install the No-Hole Check Valve WITH THE OPEN SIDE DOWNWARD into the pressure side inlet of gear (Figure 1 and Figure 2). Reattach
the power steering pressure hose to the inlet of the steering gear.
