Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Power Steering Valve: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect EVO wiring harness connector from EVO power steering control valve actuator.
2. Disconnect power steering return hose from power steering pump and power steering pressure hose from power steering pump. Plug openings.
3. Remove power steering pump.
4. Place power steering pump in vise and remove EVO power steering control valve actuator from power steering pump using a 6 mm Allen hex
wrench from the back side of the power steering control valve actuator.
INSTALLATION
1. Install power steering control valve actuator to pump housing. Tighten to 14-20 Nm (11-14 ft. lbs.).
2. Install power steering pump and power steering pump pulley to engine. Tighten four retaining bolts to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove plugs and connect power steering return hose and power steering pressure hose to power steering pump.
4. Connect EVO wiring harness to EVO power steering control valve actuator.
5. Fill the power steering pump reservoir with MERCON Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
