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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009RANGER 2D PICKUP, 2.3 D, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 98 (STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION)GENERAL PROCEDURESPOWER STEERING SYSTEM FILLING
2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, Automatic

Power Steering System Filling

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Power Steering System Filling
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0001258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Evacuation Cap, Power Steering 211-265
GF0001259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Fill Adapter Manifold, Power Steering 211-327
GF0000997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Vacuum Pump Kit 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent
Material

Item Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada)		 MERCON® V
Fig 1: Power Steering System Filling Components
GF0043459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Description
1 Power steering fluid reservoir
2 Control valve (vacuum side)
3 Control valve (fluid container side)
4 Fluid container
    NOTE: If the air is not purged from the power steering system correctly, premature power steering pump failure may result. The condition can occur on pre-delivery vehicles with evidence of aerated fluid or on vehicles that have had steering component repairs.
  1. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Install the Power Steering Evacuation Cap, Power Steering Fill Adapter Manifold and Vacuum Pump Kit as shown in the illustration.
    3. NOTE: The Power Steering Fill Adapter Manifold control valves are in the OPEN position when the point of the handles face the center of the Power Steering Fill Adapter Manifold.
  3. Close the Power Steering Fill Adapter Manifold control valve (fluid side).
  4. Open the Power Steering Fill Adapter Manifold control valve (vacuum side).
  5. Using the Vacuum Pump Kit, apply 68-85 kPa (20-25 in-Hg) of vacuum to the power steering system.
  6. Observe the Vacuum Pump Kit gauge for 30 seconds.
  7. If the Vacuum Pump Kit vacuum gauge reading drops more than 3 kPa (0.88 in-Hg), correct any leaks in the power steering system or the Power Steering Evacuation Cap, Power Steering Fill Adapter Manifold and Vacuum Pump Kit before proceeding.
    8. NOTE: The Vacuum Pump Kit gauge reading will drop slightly during this step.
  8. Slowly open the Power Steering Fill Adapter Manifold control valve (fluid side) until power steering fluid completely fills the hose and then close the control valve.
  9. Using the Vacuum Pump Kit, apply 68-85 kPa (20-25 in-Hg) of vacuum to the power steering system.
  10. Close the Power Steering Fill Adapter Manifold control valve (vacuum side).
  11. Slowly open the Power Steering Fill Adapter Manifold control valve (fluid side).
  12. Once power steering fluid enters the fluid reservoir and reaches the minimum fluid level indicator line on the reservoir, close the Power Steering Fill Adapter Manifold control valve (fluid side).
  13. Remove the Power Steering Evacuation Cap, Power Steering Fill Adapter Manifold and Vacuum Pump Kit.
  14. Install the reservoir cap.
    15. NOTE: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for an extended amount of time. Damage to the power steering pump may occur.
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