MKZ AWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Customer Interest
Steering - Leaks From Steering Rack/Pump Areas
TSB 07-25-14
12/24/07
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS FROM STEERING RACK AND PUMP ATTACHMENT JOINTS
FORD:
2006-2008 Fusion
2007-2008 Edge
LINCOLN:
2006 Zephyr
2007-2008 MKZ, MKX
MERCURY:
2006-2008 Milan
This article supersedes TSB 07-1-3 to update vehicle model years.
ISSUE
Some 2006-2008 Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge and MKX vehicles may exhibit a small power steering fluid
leak at the line attachment areas of the rack or the pump.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Replace the banjo bolt and the two (2) sealing washers following Workshop Manual, Section 211-02 using the service kit.
2.
One (1) kit is used for one (1) joint (either pump or gear).
3.
Joint must be torqued with a hand torque wrench to:
a.
Fusion, Milan, Zephyr, and MKZ:
(1)
Pump 35 lb-ft (47 N.m).
(2)
Gear 41 lb-ft (55 N.m).
b.
Edge and MKX:
(1)
Pump 35 lb-ft (47 N.m).
(2)
Gear 35 lb-ft (47 N.m).
NOTE
THIS NEW BANJO BOLT HAS A HIGHER TORQUE RATING TO ACHIEVE A HIGHER CLAMP LOAD.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
072514A
2006 Fusion, Milan,
0.6 Hr.
Zephyr, 2007-2008 Fusion