Q: How to service and repair the power steering pump safely on Mercury Grand Marquis?
A: The first step for servicing or repairing the power steering pump requires disabling the fire suppression system because it protects from serious personal injury. A proper suction device should remove power steering fluid from the reservoir. You need to remove the power steering pump pulley next in the procedure. Being careful not to damage its components disconnect the power steering pump supply hose by loosening its clamp before removing the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut which needs to be tightened to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) when reinstalling. The installation should include removing and trashing the Teflon® seal then applying 73 Nm (54 lb-ft) tightening force to the new fitting. During reinstallation use 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) torque to fasten the three power steering pump securing bolts. The process of connecting a Teflon® sealed fitting requires new seals to be installed through the Teflon® Seal Installer Set. The power steering system requires filling after completion of power steering system reassembly. The vehicle must have its fire suppression system repowered only after completing all safe procedure steps to avoid personal accidents.
Q: How to service and repair the power steering pump on Mercury Milan?
A: The power steering fluid must be sucked out of the reservoir first to begin servicing the pump using proper suction equipment. The first step should be to disconnect the pump supply hose by releasing its clamp and to remove the accessory drive belt. The electrical harness needs to be detached from the power steering pump stud. When working on the 3.5L engine you need to take off both the power steering fluid reservoir and power steering pump belt. Proceed by disconnecting the power steering pressure switch electrical connector followed by removing the engine block heater electrical harness from the power steering pressure line only if it is present. The technician should disconnect the power steering pressure line from the pump by removing its banjo bolt along with both sealing components but keeping the line. During reinstallation maintain the tightness of the banjo bolt at 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.). Fasten the power steering pump using three bolts at 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) torque and keep this tightness for installation. New banjo bolt installation together with fresh seals are mandatory whenever disconnecting or reconnecting the power steering pressure line to the pump. The process ends with filling the power steering system.
Q: How to service and repair the power steering pump after an overhaul on Mercury Cougar?
A: A purge of air from the power steering system must precede any repair work on a power steering pump after its overhaul. System bleeding should be performed if you observe any remaining air in the system for proper operation.