Mountaineer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
steering components may result.
1. Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
3. Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley - 4.6L See: Power Steering Pump
Pulley.
4. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut.
5. Compress the clamp and disconnect the power steering pump supply hose.
6. Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
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Remove and discard the Teflon(R) seal.
7. Remove the 2 engine wiring bracket nuts and position the wiring harness and ground cable aside.
8. Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump.
Installation
1. NOTE: A new Teflon(R) seal must be installed.
Using the Teflon(R) Seal Installer Set, install a new Teflon(R) seal on the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
2. Position the power steering pump and install the 3 bolts.
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To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
3. Position the ground cable and engine wiring bracket. Install the 2 nuts.
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Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
4. Connect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
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Tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
5. Connect the power steering pump supply hose.
6. Install the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut.
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Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
7. Install the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley - 4.6L See: Power Steering Pump Pulley.
8. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Steering.