Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
4. Unscrew tube nut and inspect plastic seal washer. Always replace plastic seal washer when line is removed. To facilitate assembly of new plastic
seal washer, a tapered shaft such as a Teflon Seal Replacer Set D9OP-3517-A or equivalent may be required to stretch washer, so it may be
slipped over tube nut threads.
5. The rubber O-ring cannot be serviced with this design. If leak is due to the O-ring, replace the hose assembly.
6. Connect tube nut and tighten to 27-34 Nm (20-25 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: IF LINES WERE removed from the steering gear, install clip to retain the power steering pressure hose and power steering return hose to
the power steering right turn pressure hose. The quick connect fitting may disengage if not fully assembled, if the snap ring is missing, or if the
tube nut or the hose end is not machined properly.
7. If the fitting disengages, replace the hose assembly. The fitting is fully engaged only when the hose will not pull out. To test for positive
engagement, the system should be properly filled, the engine started and the steering wheel cycled from lock-to-lock. Service hose assemblies have
tube nuts, snap rings and O-rings already retained.
