Steering - Leaks From Steering Rack/Pump Areas
TSB 07-25-1412/24/07
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS FROM STEERING RACK AND PUMP ATTACHMENT JOINTS
FORD:
2006-2008 Fusion
2007-2008 Edge
LINCOLN:
2006 Zephyr
2007-2008 MKZ, MKX
MERCURY:
2006-2008 Milan
This article supersedes TSB 07-1-3 to update vehicle model years.
ISSUE
Some 2006-2008 Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge and MKX vehicles may exhibit a small power steering fluid leak at the line attachment areas of the rack or the pump.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Replace the banjo bolt and the two (2) sealing washers following Workshop Manual, Section 211-02 using the service kit.
2. One (1) kit is used for one (1) joint (either pump or gear).
3. Joint must be torqued with a hand torque wrench to:
a. Fusion, Milan, Zephyr, and MKZ:
(1) Pump 35 lb-ft (47 N.m).
(2) Gear 41 lb-ft (55 N.m).
b. Edge and MKX:
(1) Pump 35 lb-ft (47 N.m).
(2) Gear 35 lb-ft (47 N.m).
NOTE
THIS NEW BANJO BOLT HAS A HIGHER TORQUE RATING TO ACHIEVE A HIGHER CLAMP LOAD.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
072514A 2006 Fusion, Milan, 0.6 Hr.
Zephyr, 2007-2008 Fusion
Milan 2.3L: Replace The
Banjo Bolt And Sealing
Washers On The Steering
Gear Or Power Steering
Pump, Includes Time To
Fill And Purge The P/S
System (Do Not Use With
3719A, 3674A5)
072514B 2006 Fusion, Milan, 0.7 Hr.
Zephyr, 2007-2008 Fusion
Milan 2.3L: Replace The
Banjo Bolt And Sealing
Washers On BOTH
Steering Gear And The
Power Steering Pump,
Includes Time To Fill And
Purge The P/S System
(Do Not Use With 3719A,
3674A5)
072514C 2007-2008 Fusion, Milan 0.6 Hr.
3.0L, MKZ: Replace The
Banjo Bolt And Sealing
Washers On The Power
Steering Pump. Includes
Time To Fill And Purge
The P/S System (Do Not
Use With 3719A, 3674A5)
072514D 2007-2008 Fusion, Milan 0.8 Hr.
3.0L, MKZ: Replace The
Banjo Bolt And Sealing
Washers On The Steering
Gear. Includes Time To Fill
And Purge The P/S
System (Do Not Use With
3719A, 3674A5)
072514E 2007-2008 Fusion, Milan, 0.9 Hr.
3.0L, MKZ: Replace The
Banjo Bolt And Sealing
Washers On BOTH
Steering Gear And The
Power Steering Pump,
Includes Time To Fill And
Purge The P/S System
(Do Not Use With 3719A,
3674A5)
072514F 2007-2008 Edge, MKX: 0.5 Hr.
Replace The Banjo Bolt
And Sealing Washers on
The Power Steering Pump,
Includes Time To Fill And
Purge The P/S System
(Do Not Use With 3719A,
3674A5)
072514G 2007-2008 Edge, MKX: 0.6 Hr.
Replace The Banjo Bolt
And Sealing Washers On
The Steering Gear.
Includes Time To Fill And
Purge The P/S System
(Do Not Use With 3719A,
3674A5)
072514H 2007-2008 Edge, MKX: 0.7 Hr.
Replace The Banjo Bolt
And Sealing Washers On
BOTH Steering Gear And
The Power Steering Pump,
Includes Time To Fill And
Purge The P/S System
(Do Not Use With 3719A
3674A5)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
3A705 24
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