Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

All vehicles

1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located near the jack storage area in the rear of the passenger compartment. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

If equipped, turn the air suspension switch to the OFF position.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.





3. Remove the bolts and the oil drip shield.





4. Remove the bolt and detach the crossmember retainers.





5.4L engine
5. Remove the nut.





4.6L engine
6. Remove the nut.





Expedition vehicles
7. If equipped, disconnect the pressure sensor electrical connector and detach the harness retainer.





All vehicles
8. From the back side of the pump, disconnect the line.





9. Remove the bolt and the pressure line.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
11. Fill, purge and leak check the system.