Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Hoses, Pressure and Return
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove power steering pressure hose fitting at power steering pump reservoir or power steering fluid cooler.
3. Remove power steering return hose at power steering pump.
4. Remove power steering return hose fitting at steering gear.
5. Remove power steering pressure hose fitting at steering gear.
6. Remove power steering pressure hose and power steering return hose.
INSTALLATION
1. Position power steering pressure hose and power steering return hose in vehicle.
2. Connect power steering pressure hose fitting to steering gear. Tighten to 16-24 Nm (12-17 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect power steering return hose fitting to steering gear. Tighten to 16-24 Nm (12-17 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect power steering pressure hose fitting to power steering pump. Tighten to 34-46 Nm (26-33 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect power steering return hose to power steering pump reservoir or power steering fluid cooler.
6. Connect battery ground cable.