Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power
steering components can result.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the fluid cooler hose clamp and disconnect the hose from the fluid reservoir.
3. Release the 2 fluid cooler hose braces.
4. Remove the fluid cooler hose bracket bolt.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the steering line clamp plate nut.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Rotate the steering line clamp plate and disconnect the fluid cooler return line from the steering gear.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
7. Remove the power steering fluid cooler.
8. NOTE: New O-ring seals must be installed whenever the steering lines are disconnected.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Fill the power steering system.
