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Q: How to Address Issues with the Power Steering Pump on a Ford Crown Victoria?
A: The power steering pump service procedure starts with removing the drive belt before vehicle elevation. The routing bracket should be removed next in the repair process. The electrical connector of the power steering auxiliary actuator needs removal for vehicles built with EVO steering. Take out the pulley from the system before disconnecting the hoses. Begin by extracting the power steering pump after unbolted with four fasteners. Replacement of power steering pumps in EVO steering vehicles requires removal of the power steering auxiliary actuator.
Q: How to Service and Repair a Power Steering Pump Without Causing Damage for Flushing on Ford Excursion?
A: The power steering pump servicing process begins by avoiding oil type mixing because such operations degrade seals and create leaks which result in power steering assist failure. Start by pulling out the fuel pump fuse because this action will stop the engine from starting. After removing the bolt you should place the evaporative emissions canister (EVAP canister) to the side. The power steering return hose needs to be disconnected from the reservoir fitting while plugging it with a temporary solution. Install an extension hose between the power steering return hose and an empty container before elevating the front wheels while filling the reservoir. The procedure requires moderation during engine cranking since extended sessions exceeding 15 seconds will damage the starter with minimal rest time of one minute before attempting another crank cycle. Extremely long periods of forcing the wheel to its stops should be avoided to protect the power steering pump from damage. The power steering return hose should generate clear exiting fluid during engine cranking at each stop position before repeating the fluid refill process for the reservoir. Lower the vehicle while disconnecting the extension hose from the power steering return hose before removing its plug to reattach the power steering return hose to the reservoir without going past the filling limit. Replace the evaporative emissions canister followed by reinstallation of the bolt while also installing the fuel pump fuse. End the procedure by starting up the engine while performing slow circular movements of the steering wheel. A power steering system that produces noise alongside fluid aeration will require a purge of the system together with fluid level verification.
Q: How to Address Issues with the Power Steering Pump on a Ford Escort?
A: The power steering pump servicing begins with removing both the power steering pump reservoir and power steering pump pulley. Before starting raise the vehicle and use supporting tools to access the right-hand lower splash shield bolts along with the six mounting screws. The power steering pressure hose requires separation followed by lowering the vehicle. Serious service and repair of the power steering pump requires you to loosen the clamp connecting the reservoir hose to power steering pump while removing all three pump mounting bolts. The Power Steering Pump Pulley Remover should be used for removing power steering pump pulley hub connections as needed. The Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacer helps users mount the power steering pump pulley hub when required before placing and bolting the power steering pump in position. Fasten the power steering reservoir pump hose by tightening its clamp. After vehicle support raise the operators must place a new Teflon seal (part number 388898-S) onto the power steering pressure hose fitting before rebuilding the hose connection. First lower the vehicle after reinstalling the right-hand lower splash shield and then follow with attachment of the power steering pump pulley and power steering pump reservoir. The final task involves filling the power steering system.