Return

REMOVAL
1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Disconnect power steering return hose from power steering pump. Drain fluid into a suitable container.
4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
5. Disconnect return line mounting bracket at LH rear lower of front sub-frame.
6. Pull power steering filter out of retaining clips on inside of LH front sub-frame.
7. Disconnect power steering return hose from power steering rack fitting.

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8. Disconnect power steering return hose from LH of power steering fluid cooler. Drain fluid into a suitable container.
9. Disconnect return line mounting bracket at LH front of front sub-frame.
10. Remove power steering return hose from underneath vehicle.
11. Disconnect power steering return hose from RH of power steering fluid cooler.
12. Remove power steering return hose from between power steering cooler and oil pan flange reinforcement.

INSTALLATION
1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Install new Teflon O-rings on power steering return hose.
3. Fill and bleed power steering system with Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting Ford MERCON specification. Check system for leaks and proper operation.