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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 252 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONPOWER STEERING PUMPREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Removal and Installation

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
    WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  1. If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system.
  2. Remove the drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  3. Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY. 
  4. Release the clamp and disconnect the hose.
  5. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Removing Pressure Line Bracket-To-Engine Nut
      G04583254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
    • Discard the Teflon® O-ring seal.
      • To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
  7. Remove the 4 bolts and the power steering pump.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Using the special tool, install a new Teflon® seal on the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
    • Fill and leak check the system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
      Fig 2: Installing Teflon(R) Seal Using Special Tool
      G03950191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  9. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
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