Mountaineer RWD V6-4.0L (2008)
6. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut (4.6L) or bolt (4.0L).
7. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-crossmember bolt.
8. Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
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Remove and discard the Teflon(R) seal.
9. Remove the pressure line.
Installation
1. NOTE: new Teflon(R) seal must be installed.
Using the special tool, install a new Teflon(R) 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 lb-ft).
3. Install the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut (4.6L) or bolt (4.0L).
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Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
4. NOTE: New O-rings must be installed whenever the pressure line and fluid cooler are disconnected from the steering gear.
Install a new O-ring seal and position the pressure line to the steering gear.
5. Install the pressure line bracket-to-crossmember bolt.
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Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
6. Install a new O-ring seal and position the power steering fluid cooler 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 lb-ft).
8. Install the power steering pump pulley.
9. Fill the power steering system.
