Power Steering - Cooler Kit Availability

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Article No. 92-12-13


DATE: 06-3-92


STEERING-POWER-7.5L AND 7.3L-AVAILABILITY OF POWER STEERING COOLER KIT


LIGHT TRUCK:
1987-92 ECONOLINE


ISSUE:
A power steering cooler kit is now available for service use. Econolines with 7.5L or 7.3L Diesel engines which run 24 hours a day, accumulate high mileage quickly, or run in high ambient temperatures may benefit from the installation of the cooler kit.

ACTION:
If the customer desires to have a power steering cooler kit installed, it may be added at the customer's expense. Refer to the Installation Sheet in the kit and the following procedure for installation details.


The power steering cooler kit contains the following components.

^ One (1) Power Steering Oil Cooler Assembly

^ Two (2) Oil Cooler Hoses (3/8"I.D. X 36")

^ Four (4) Oil Cooler Hose Clamps

^ Two (2) "U" Clip Nuts

^ Two (2) Screw And Washer (M6Xl.OOX25 Hex HD Pit 9)

^ One (1) Instruction Sheet.

INITIAL INSPECTION

If a power steering fluid leak exists, inspect the steering gear input shaft seal, the sector shaft seal and the power steering pump shaft seal to determine if they have become hard, brittle, or cracked. These are signs of heat aged rubber. If this condition exists, replace the shaft seals.





POWER STEERING COOLER KIT INSTALLATION

1. Mount the power steering cooler on the left side of the radiator support using the "U" clip nuts and screws provided in the kit, Figure 1.


2. The low pressure fluid from the return line is routed from the steering gear, through the cooler and back to the power steering pump reservoir.

3. Discard the rubber portion of the return line.

4. Route a new piece of hose (provided in the kit) from the bottom nipple of the cooler to the metal tube of the return line which is still connected to the gear.

a. Cut to proper length.

b. Secure the hose with the hose clamps provided.

5. Route a hose from the top nipple of the cooler to the nipple on the power steering reservoir. Clamp the hose securely at both ends.

NOTE:
ROUTE AND SECURE HYDRAULIC LINES TO PREVENT ANY INTERFERENCE WITH MOVING PARTS. ALSO, AVOID CONTACT WITH SHARP EDGES TO PREVENT CHAFFING OF HOSES FROM HYDRAULIC MOVEMENT.

6. Refer to the appropriate model year Service Manual for proper fluid fill and start-up procedures.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E7UZ-3D746-A Power Steering Cooler Kit CG
D5AZ-3D527-A Sector Shaft Seal AM
D6AZ-3D526-A Input Shaft Seal B
D2VY-3B592-A Power Steering Pump Shaft B
Seal

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 303000