Return

Removal
1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove power steering reservoir pump hose from between power steering pump reservoir and power steering pump.
4. Remove three fasteners retaining power steering pump reservoir to RH strut tower. Pull up power steering pump reservoir and disconnect power steering return hose. Drain fluid into a suitable container.
5. Raise vehicle on hoist.
6. Disconnect power steering return hose from RH side of power steering fluid cooler and remove power steering return hose from vehicle.
7. Disconnect power steering return hose from power steering rack fitting.
8. Remove retaining bolts from return line mounting brackets at LH rear, middle and front of front sub-frame.
9. Disconnect power steering return hose from LH side of power steering fluid cooler and remove power steering fluid cooler from underneath vehicle.

Installation
1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Using Teflon Seal Replacer 211-D027 (D9OP-3516-A), install new seals on power steering return hose.
3. Fill and bleed power steering system with Motorcraft MERCON(r) Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2-QDX or MERCON(r) equivalent. Check system for leaks and proper operation.