Mariner 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power
steering components can result.
NOTE: New O-rings must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.
1. Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
2. Release the clamp and disconnect the steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose from the power steering cooler.
3. Remove the steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose bracket-to-steering gear stud.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
4. Remove the steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose bracket-to-subframe bolt.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. NOTE: The power steering pressure and return lines are of different diameters and the O-rings are not interchangeable.
Rotate the clamp plate and remove the steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose.
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Install a new return hose O-ring seal.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Fill the power steering system.