Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Remover/Installer, Hose Clamp

303-397

Socket, Spark Plug

303-499

Pliers, Valve Stem Seal

303-508

1. 

   NOTE:Cap the power steering fluid reservoir to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.
   Using the special tool, disconnect the steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line from the power steering fluid reservoir.
   • Allow the fluid to drain into a container.

2. Place the end of the steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line into a container.

3. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

4. Using the special tool, disconnect the spark plug wires.

5. Using the special tool, remove the spark plugs.

6. Raise the vehicle until the road wheels are clear of the floor. Support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)

   Jacking (Description and Operation),

   Lifting (Description and Operation).

7. 

   NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use. The steering fluid must be poured slowly into the power steering fluid reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration. The steering fluid level must be checked with the steering fluid cold.
   Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with the appropriate steering fluid.
   For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).
   

8. 

   CAUTION:Do not continuously crank the engine for more than 30 seconds.
   

   CAUTION:When flushing the power steering system, make sure that the steering fluid in the power steering fluid reservoir does not fall below the MIN mark.
   

   NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use. The steering fluid must be poured slowly into the power steering fluid reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration.
   While cranking the engine turn the steering wheel from lock to lock.
   • With the aid of another technician, add 1 liter of clean steering fluid to the power steering fluid reservoir.

9. Wait 60 seconds to allow the starter motor to cool.

10. 

    CAUTION:Do not continuously crank the engine for more than 30 seconds.
    

    CAUTION:When flushing the power steering system, make sure that the steering fluid in the power steering fluid reservoir does not fall below the MIN mark.
    

    NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use. The steering fluid must be poured slowly into the power steering fluid reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration.
    While cranking the engine turn the steering wheel from lock to lock.
    • With the aid of another technician, add a further 1 liter of clean steering fluid to the power steering fluid reservoir.

11. When the clean steering fluid has been added to the power steering fluid reservoir, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

12. Lower the vehicle.

13. Using the special tool, connect the steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line to the power steering fluid reservoir.

14. Using the special tool, install the spark plugs.

15. Using the special tool, connect the spark plug wires.

16. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

17. 

    NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use. The steering fluid must be poured slowly into the power steering fluid reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration. The steering fluid level must be checked with the steering fluid cold.
    Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with the appropriate steering fluid.
    For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).
    

18. Start the engine and slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock.

19. Switch OFF the engine.

20. 

    NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use. The steering fluid must be poured slowly into the power steering fluid reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration. The steering fluid level must be checked with the steering fluid cold.
    Check the steering fluid level. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with the appropriate steering fluid as necessary.
    For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).