Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
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Discard the O-ring seal.
6. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut (4.6L) or bolt (4.0L).
7. Remove the pressure line-to-crossmember retainer bracket bolt.
8. Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
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Remove and discard the Teflon O-ring seal.
9. Remove the pressure line.
Installation
1. NOTE: A new Teflon O-ring seal must be installed.
Using the special tool, install a new Teflon O-ring seal on the pressure line fitting.
2. Position the pressure line and connect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
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Tighten to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut (4.6L) or bolt (4.0L).
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Tighten to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).
4. NOTE: New O-rings must be installed whenever the power steering lines are disconnected.
Install a new O-ring seal and position the pressure line to the steering gear.
5. Install the pressure line-to-crossmember retainer bracket bolt.
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Tighten to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).
6. Install a new O-ring seal and position the power steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose to the steering gear. Rotate the steering line clamp plate
into position.
7. Install the steering line clamp plate nut.
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Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
8. Fill the power steering system.
