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. Remove the engine air cleaner.
2. Using a suitable suction device, drain the power steering fluid reservoir.
3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
4. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut.
5. Rotate the tensioner and remove the accessory drive belt from the power steering pump pulley.
6. Disconnect the reservoir-to-pump hose clamp and remove the hose.
7. Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
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Remove and discard the Teflon O-ring seal.
8. Remove the 2 engine wiring bracket nuts and position the wiring harness and ground cable aside.
9. Remove the 4 bolts and the power steering pump.
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-to-pump fitting.
2. Position the power steering pump and install the 4 bolts.
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To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
3. Position the ground cable and engine wiring bracket. Install the 2 nuts.
