Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Detach the coolant expansion tank from the wheelhouse assembly and position to one side. Remove the bolt. Detach the coolant expansion tank.

Detach the power steering fluid reservoir from the wheelhouse assembly.

NOTE:Using a suitable blanking cap, cap the power steering fluid reservoir. Disconnect the power steering fluid cooler return line from the power steering fluid reservoir.

Place the end of the power steering fluid cooler return line into a suitable container.

Remove the spark plugs.

Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: Jacking (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) / Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

NOTE:Lower the vehicle until the wheels are clear of the floor to allow the steering wheel to be rotated from lock to lock. Lower the vehicle.

NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid 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. The fluid level should be checked with the fluid cold. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with the appropriate fluid. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).

CAUTION:Do not continuously crank the engine for more than 30 seconds, as damage to the starter motor may result. NOTE:When flushing the power steering system, make sure that the power steering fluid in the reservoir does not fall below the minimum mark. While cranking the engine for no more than 30 seconds turn the steering wheel from lock to lock. With the aid of another technician add 1 liter of clean power steering fluid. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).

Wait 60 seconds to allow the starter motor to cool.

CAUTION:Do not continuously crank the engine for more than 30 seconds, as damage to the starter motor may result. NOTE:When flushing the power steering system, make sure that the power steering fluid in the reservoir does not fall below the minimum mark. While cranking the engine for a further 30 seconds turn the steering wheel from lock to lock. With the aid of another technician add a further 1 liter of clean power steering fluid. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).

When all the fluid has been used, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: Jacking (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) / Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

Lower the vehicle.

NOTE:Remove the blanking cap from the power steering fluid reservoir. Connect the power steering fluid cooler return line to the power steering fluid reservoir.

Attach the power steering fluid reservoir to the wheelhouse assembly.

Attach the coolant expansion tank to the wheelhouse assembly. Attach the coolant expansion tank. Install the bolt.

Install the spark plugs.

NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid 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. The fluid level should be checked with the fluid cold. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with the appropriate fluid. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).

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

Switch OFF the engine.

Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with the appropriate fluid. For additional information, refer to: Power Steering System Bleeding (211-00 Steering System - General Information, General Procedures).