Windstar V6-232 3.8L (1995)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Cooler Lines
Cooler Lines
Steering Gear to Cooler
Removal
NOTE: When performing any work (power steering system, transaxle, engine (6007) that involves removing or installing the power steering hoses,
and/or the steering gear (3504) , always install a new steering shaft heat shield. Two pushpins secure the steering shaft heat shield to the front
sub-frame (5C145) and a nylon tie secures it to the steering gear transfer tubes.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301).
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Loosen hose clamp at power steering oil cooler (3D746). Disconnect power steering return hose (3A713) and drain fluid into a suitable container.
4. Cut tie straps, remove and discard the steering shaft heat shield from steering gear.
5. Disconnect power steering return hose at steering gear.
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Remove power steering return hose from vehicle.
Installation
1. Position power steering return hose in vehicle.
