Power Steering - Steering Gear to Fluid Cooler Return Hose
Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
Removal and Installation
Removal
All vehicles
Remove the front right-hand wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the steering gear to power steering fluid cooler return hose quick release coupling, from either the power steering fluid cooler or the power steering reservoir return hose.
Press the power steering fluid cooler hose quick release coupling locking tangs.
Disconnect the power steering fluid cooler hose quick release coupling.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
NOTE:Note the position of the steering gear to power steering fluid cooler return hose to aid installation.
Detach the steering gear to power steering fluid cooler return hose clips from the crankshaft pulley splash shield.
Left-hand drive vehicles
NOTE:Note the position of the steering gear to power steering fluid cooler return hose to aid installation.
Detach the steering gear to power steering fluid cooler return hose bracket from the steering gear.
Detach the steering gear to power steering fluid cooler return hose clips from the steering gear.
Detach the steering gear to power steering fluid cooler return hose from the power steering line.
Right-hand drive vehicles
Remove the steering gear heat shield.
NOTE:Note the position of the steering gear to power steering fluid cooler return hose to aid installation.
Detach the steering gear to power steering fluid cooler return hose bracket from the steering gear.
All vehicles
Disconnect the power steering lines from the steering gear valve body.
Remove the retaining bolt.
Rotate the clamp plate.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
Discard the O-ring seals.
Remove the steering gear to power steering fluid cooler return hose.
Installation
NOTE:Make sure that the collar on the hose is fully inserted into the quick release coupling.
NOTE:Check the power steering lines to steering gear valve body O-ring seals for damage or fatigue. Install new O-ring seals as necessary.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to: (211-00 Steering System - General Information)
Power Steering System Filling (General Procedures),
Power Steering System Bleeding (General Procedures).
