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Cougar 1999 (08.1998-01.2001)

Steering System - General Information - Power Steering System Flushing Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
General Procedures

Materials
Name
Specification
Power steering fluid
A855X - 19547 - AA 

Flushing

All Vehicles
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Remove the radiator splash shield.

  1. Disconnect the fluid cooler line.
    1. Disconnect and cap the fluid cooler line.
    1. Connect a suitable length of hose to the fluid cooler.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
  1. Lower the vehicle.
Vehicles with 2.0L engine
  1. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
Vehicles with 2.5L engine
  1. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
All Vehicles
  1. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark with Power steering fluid .
  1. While adding 1.9 liters (0.4 gallon) of fluid turn the ignition switch to the START position.
  1. When all the fluid has ben used, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Connect the fluid cooler line.
    1. Remove the hose.
    1. Remove the cap and connect the fluid cooler line.
  1. Lower the vehicle.
Vehicles with 2.0L engine
  1. Connect the CKP sensor.
Vehicles with 2.5L engine
  1. Connect the CKP sensor.
All Vehicles
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:When filling the reservoir, make sure the fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use. The fluid should be poured slowly into the reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration.
    Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark with power steering fluid .

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