Aviator 2WD V8-4.6L DOHC (2003)
NOTE
IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED QUICKLY AND FORCEFULLY IN ORDER TO CREATE A PRESSURE
SPIKE IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM.
14.
Repeat Step 13 in the other direction. Return the steering wheel to on center position.
15.
Slowly turn steering wheel to full lock in one direction (either direction) to achieve maximum pump pressure. Hold at full lock for one (1) second,
then turn the steering wheel back 90 degrees as quickly as possible. Repeat this procedure twenty (20) times.
NOTE
DO NOT HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL AGAINST THE STOPS FOR MORE THAN THREE TO FIVE (3-5) SECONDS AT A TIME.
DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY OCCUR.
16.
Repeat Step 15 in the other direction.
17.
Cycle the steering wheel slowly for 1 minute to confirm that the squeak is corrected and return vehicle to the customer.
NOTE
IF THE SQUEAK CONTINUES, REPEAT STEPS 13-16 ONE ADDITIONAL TIME. IF THE SQUEAK IS STILL NOT CORRECTED
PROCEED TO STEP 18.
18.
If the squeak is still present after performing Step 17, replace the steering gear. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 211-00 for removal and
installation procedures.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
060516A
2003-2005 Thunderbird,
0.8 Hr.
Aviator and Lincoln LS -
Drain And Refill Power
Steering System Following
Service Procedure
(Includes Time To Repeat
Steps 13-16 If Necessary)
(Do Not Use With 3504A,
3001A, 3001A1, 3001A6)
060516B
2003-2005 Thunderbird,
2.2 Hrs.
Aviator 4X2 and Lincoln
LS - Drain And Refill
Power Steering System
Following Service
Procedure (Includes Time
To Repeat Steps 13-16 If
Necessary) And Replace
Steering Gear (Includes
Time To Perform Fill
Procedure And To Check
And Correct Toe) (Do Not
Use With 3504A, 3001A,
3001A1, 3001A6)
060516B
2003-2005 Aviator 4X4 -
2.3 Hrs.
Drain And Refill Power
Steering System Following