Power Steering Pump: Installation

All vehicles 

1. Position the power steering pump and install the 3 bolts.
   • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
CAUTION: New seals must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump, or a fluid leak may occur.
2. Position the pressure line and install the pressure line-to-power steering pump banjo bolt and seals.
   • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
3. Connect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector.
4. Connect the power steering pump supply hose and secure the clamp.
5. Using the jack, raise the rear of the subframe.
6. Install the 2 middle subframe nuts.
   • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Locating Middle Subframe Nuts
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7. Install the 2 nuts, 4 bolts and the subframe support brackets.
   • Tighten the nuts to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
   • Tighten the bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Locating Subframe Support Brackets, Nuts & Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

AWD vehicles 

8. Position the driveshaft and install the 4 bolts.
   • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Locating Driveshaft Aside Bolts
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All vehicles 

CAUTION: After installation, make sure the belt is correctly seated on the crankshaft and power steering pulley or damage to the belt may occur.
9. Using the special tool, install the power steering belt onto the power steering pump pulley.
   • Position the belt around the special tool and the power steering pump pulley. Make sure that the belt is engaged with the pulley and rotate the crankshaft clockwise to install the belt.
Fig 4: Installing Power Steering Belt Onto Power Steering Pump Pulley Using Special Tool (303-1252/2)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
10. Install the RH inner fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
11. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .