Q: How to Ensure Proper Functioning of the Power Steering Cooler on a Ford Ranger?
A: A proper service or repair of the power steering cooler starts with placing the vehicle into NEUTRAL gear while hoisting it up before proceeding. The two power steering cooler nuts need removal but must be tightened to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs) when reinstallation is complete. Users should first compress the clamp to detach the reservoir-to-cooler hose followed by disconnection of the cooler-to-gear hose by compressing its clamp before removing the cooler. Safety strategies should be employed to reinstall all components according to the removal process before filling the power steering system. The power steering system must be protected against contaminants entering to stop component premature failure.
Q: How to Service the Power Steering Cooler on Ford Mustang?
A: A service of the power steering cooler starts with raising and supporting the vehicle while disconnecting the power steering hoses. The servicing process begins with eliminating the bolt then the routing bracket and ending with power steering cooler bolt removal. When installing the power steering system you should follow the reversal of removal instructions while performing leak tests on the system.
Q: How to Service the Power Steering Cooler on Ford Explorer?
A: Start the power steering cooler servicing operation by having the vehicle in NEUTRAL gear while using a hoist for support. Detach the power steering cooler clamp after unfastening the clamp from the fluid reservoir. The first step requires you to remove the LH front splash shield after unscrewing it combined with pin-type retainers while the lower radiator air deflector becomes detachable through pushpin removal. The service process requires removal of both power steering cooler hose bracket bolts along with the hose braces before tightening the bolts to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft). The steering line clamp plate nut requires tightening to 25 Nm when reinstalling. A clockwise rotation of the steering line clamp plate breaks the power steering cooler connection to the steering gear while you should discard the O-ring seal. The power steering pressure and cooler line requires new O-ring seals when you detach it from the steering gear for any repairs. The installation process ends by reversing removal steps while filling the power steering system.