Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Quick Connect Power Steering Fitting
If a leak occurs between the tubing and tube nut replace the power steering pressure hose and tube nut. If a leak occurs between the tube nut and the
pump housing outlet, replace the Teflon seal.
The following procedure should be used:
1. Check fitting to determine whether leak is between tube and tube nut or between tube nut and power steering pump outlet.
2. If leak is between tube nut and power steering pump outlet, check to make sure nut is tightened to 34-46 Nm (26-33 ft. lbs.).
3. If leak continues or if leak is between tube and tube nut, remove power steering pressure hose.
4. Unscrew tube nut and inspect plastic seal washer. Always replace plastic seal washer when power steering pressure hose is removed. To facilitate
assembly of new plastic seal washer, a tapered shaft such as a Teflon Seal Replacer Set D9OP-3517-A or equivalent may be required to stretch
washer so it may be slipped over tube nut threads.
5. The rubber O-ring cannot be serviced with this design. If leak is due to the O-ring, replace the power steering pressure hose.
6. Connect tube nut and tighten to 34-46 Nm (26-33 ft. lbs.).
The quick connect fitting may disengage if not fully assembled, if the snap ring is missing, or if the tube nut or the hose end is not machined properly.
