Edge FWD V6-3.5L (2007)
Removal
CAUTION: When 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 stabilizer bar.
2. Remove the power steering pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolt.
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Discard the 2 seals.
3. Release the clamp and disconnect the return hose from the steering gear.
4. Remove the 2 bolts and the steering gear heat shield.
5. Remove the 3 power steering pressure line-to-steering gear bracket bolts.
6. Remove and discard the 4 steering gear bolts.
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Remove the steering gear.
Installation
1. Position the steering gear and tighten the 4 steering gear bolts to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs) in the sequence shown.
2. CAUTION: New seals must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump and/or
the steering gear.
Install the power steering pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolt.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs).
3. Install the 3 power steering pressure line-to-steering gear bracket bolts.
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Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs).
4. Release the clamp and connect the return hose to the steering gear.
5. When installing a new steering gear, install a new steering gear turn tube heat wrap.
6. Install the steering gear heat shield and the 2 bolts.
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Tighten to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs).
7. Install the stabilizer bar.
8. Fill the power steering system.
