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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2006MONTEGO PREMIER, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL PROCEDURESPOWER STEERING SYSTEM FILLING
2006 Mercury Montego Premier, AWD

Power Steering System Filling

2006 Mercury Montego Premier, AWDSECTION Power Steering System Filling
SPECIAL TOOL(S)

G04655523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Vacuum Pump Kit 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent
G04655524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Evacuation Cap, Power Steering 211-265 or equivalent
G04655525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Fill Adapter Manifold, Power Steering 211-327 or equivalent
MATERIAL

Item Specification
MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX (US); XT-2-LM12 (Canada) MERCON®
    CAUTION: If the air is not purged from the power steering system correctly, premature power steering pump failure can 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 pump reservoir cap.
  2. Tightly install the evacuation cap to the power steering pump reservoir.
  3. Install the hose from the fill adapter manifold tee to the evacuation cap on the power steering pump reservoir.
  4. Install the vacuum pump to the fill adapter manifold control valve.
  5. Install the hose to the opposite fill adapter manifold control valve and submerge the open end of the hose into a container of new power steering fluid.
    6. NOTE: The fill adapter manifold control valves are in the open position when the point of the handles face the center of the fill adapter manifold.
  6. Close the fill adapter manifold control valve connected to the power steering fluid container.
  7. Open the fill adapter manifold control valve connected to the vacuum pump.
  8. Using the vacuum pump, apply 68-85 kPa (20-25 in-Hg) of vacuum to the power steering system.
  9. Observe the vacuum gauge for 30 seconds.
  10. If the vacuum gauge reading drops more than 3 kPa (0.88 in-Hg), correct any leaks in the power steering system or the filling tools before proceeding.
    11. NOTE: The vacuum pump gauge reading will drop slightly during this step.
  11. Slowly open the fill adapter manifold control valve connected to the power steering fluid container until power steering fluid completely fills the hose.
  12. Close the fill adapter manifold control valve connected to the power steering fluid container.
  13. Using the vacuum pump, apply 68-85 kPa (20-25 in-Hg) of vacuum to the power steering system.
  14. Close the fill adapter manifold control valve connected to the vacuum pump.
  15. Slowly open the fill adapter manifold control valve connected to the power steering fluid container.
  16. When the power steering fluid has drained from the hose connected to the power steering fluid container, close the fill adapter manifold control valve connected to the power steering fluid container.
  17. Remove the tools from the vehicle.
  18. Install the power steering reservoir cap.
    19. CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than 3 to 5 seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump can occur.
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