Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2004)
4.
Replace the check valve located in the steering gear pressure side inlet port with a no-hole check valve (E6DZ-3N603-A). This new check valve
has a spring-loaded closure allowing flow in only one direction, without the bleeder hole. 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 2). Reattach the power steering pressure hose to the inlet of the steering gear.
5.
Fill and purge the P/S system following the procedures in the on-line Workshop Manual Section 211-00.
6.
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using WDS release B28.5 or higher. Calibration files may also be
obtained at the website.
VEHICLES BUILT AFTER NOVEMBER 7, 2001
1.
Remove the power steering cooler (Figure 3) from the steering gear.
2.
Remove the return line from the power steering reservoir bottle (Figure 4).
