Taurus AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Steering Gear to Fluid Cooler Return Hose
Steering Gear to Fluid Cooler Return Hose
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power
steering components may occur.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the clamp and disconnect the steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose from the cooler.
3. Remove the 3 power steering return line bracket-to-frame bolts.
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To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
4. NOTICE: Whenever the power steering lines are disconnected from the steering gear, new O-ring seals must be installed or a fluid leak
may occur.
Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt, rotate the clamp plate and remove steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose.
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To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
