Ford Mustang V6-40L (2008) Power Steering Pump Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: 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.
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
2. Using a suitable suction device remove the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
3. Loosen the 3 power steering pump pulley bolts.
4. Rotate the tensioner and remove the accessory drive belt from the power steering pump pulley
5. Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump pulley.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
6. Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering pump supply hose from the power steering pump.
7. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-A/C compressor stud nut.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
8. Remove the power steering pump supply hose bracket bolt.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
9. NOTE: A new Teflon(R) seal must be installed.
Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting from the power steering pump.
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Discard the Teflon(R) seal.
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To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
10. Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
11. NOTE: For additional information on the accessory drive belt routing, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
12. NOTE: A new Teflon(R) seal must be installed.
Using the special tool, install a new Teflon(R) seal to the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
13. Fill the power steering system.
