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Power Steering > < Steering Gear to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Return Line - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)-1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)
Power Steering - Steering Gear to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Return Line—Vehicles With: Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
Removal and Installation

  1. 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).

  1. Remove the engine undershield.
    • Rotate the locking tangs counterclockwise.

  1. Remove the radiator splash shield.

  1. Remove the right-hand front fender splash shield.

5. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s).

 
Item
Part Number
Description
2
-
Steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line retaining bolt
See Removal Detail
See Installation Detail
3
-
Power steering fluid lines support bracket to vehicle body
See Removal Detail
See Installation Detail
4
-
Power steering fluid lines support bracket to steering gear
See Removal Detail

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

  1. Fill and bleed the power steering system.
    For additional information, refer to: Power Steering System Filling - Vehicles With: Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) (211-00 Steering System - General Information, General Procedures) /
    Power Steering System Bleeding - Vehicles With: Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) (211-00 Steering System - General Information, General Procedures).

Removal Details

Item 1 : Steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Cap the power steering fluid return line to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.
    Disconnect the power steering fluid return line from the power steering pump.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

Item 2 : Steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line retaining bolt

  1. Disconnect the power steering lines from the steering gear valve body.
    1. Remove the retaining bolt.
    1. Rotate the clamp plate.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

Item 3 : Power steering fluid lines support bracket to vehicle body

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Note the position of the power steering fluid lines support bracket to aid installation.
    Detach the power steering fluid lines bracket from the vehicle body.

  1. Detach the power steering fluid return line from the support bracket.
    1. Release the retaining clip.
    1. Open the support bracket.

Item 4 : Power steering fluid lines support bracket to steering gear

  1. Detach the power steering fluid lines support bracket from the steering gear.

  1. Remove the power steering fluid return line.
    1. Release the retaining clip.
    1. Open the support bracket.

Installation Details

Item 3 : Power steering fluid lines support bracket to vehicle body

CAUTION:
CAUTION:Make sure the power steering fluid lines are a minimum of 15 mm from the auxiliary drive belts.

Item 2 : Steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line retaining bolt

  1. Connect the power steering lines to the steering gear valve body.
    1. Rotate the clamp plate.
    1. Install the retaining bolt.

Power Steering > < Steering Gear to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Return Line - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)-1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)