Mustang V8-4.6L (2009)
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Removal and Installation
NOTICE: When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power
steering components may result.
4.0L and 4.6L engines
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
4.0L engine
3. Loosen the 3 power steering pump pulley bolts.
4. Rotate the tensioner and remove the accessory drive belt from the power steering pump pulley.
5. Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump pulley.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
6. Remove the pressure line-to-A/C compressor stud nut.
4.6L engine
7. Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley - 4.6L, 5.4L See: Power Steering
Pump/Service and Repair/Power Steering Pump Pulley.
8. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-pump stud nut.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
9. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
4.0L and 4.6L engines
10. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-crossmember bolt.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
11. NOTE: A new Teflon(R) seal must be installed.
Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
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Discard the Teflon(R) seal.
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To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).