Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO (1992)
11.
Cut tie straps and remove heat shield around steering gear assembly.
12.
Remove the shift linkage mount bracket from transaxle to gain access to high pressure line at gear housing.
High Pressure Line At Gear Housing
13.
Disconnect electrical connector on power steering pressure switch at steering gear.
14.
Remove pressure line fitting at steering gear.
15.
Remove high pressure line from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1.
Position high pressure line in vehicle and connect line at power steering pump and steering gear.
2.
Connect electrical harness to power steering pressure switch.
3.
Install shift linkage mount bracket to transaxle.
4.
Position heat shield around steering gear assembly and install tie straps.
5.
Remove the drain pan.
6.
Install power steering pump pulley.
7.
Install RH rear engine mount.
8.
Remove jack.
9.
Install wheel and tire assembly.
10.
Lower vehicle.
11.
Install power steering belt.
12.
Install engine damper shock.
13.
Install strap to secure supply line to return line.
14.
Connect negative battery cable.
15.
Fill system, See: Power Steering Bleeding/Service and Repair
Supply Line Replacement
REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect negative battery cable.
2.
Remove the engine dampner shock.
3.
Remove the power steering belt.
4.
Loosen supply line hose clamp at reservoir and remove hose.
5.
Drain fluid in a suitable container.
6.
Remove strap retaining supply line to return line.
7.
Raise the vehicle on hoist.
8.
Remove the RH front wheel and tire assembly.
9.
Position adjustable jack under engine.
10.
Remove RH rear engine mount.
11.
Remove the power steering pump pulley.
12.
Position drain pan under pump.
13.
Disconnect supply line at pump.
14.
Remove supply line from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1.
Position supply line in vehicle.
2.
Connect supply line hose to pump. Tighten hose clamp to 13-17 lb. in. (1.4-2.0 Nm).
