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Power Steering System Ford Crown Victoria II

Manual & Power Steering 33 illustrations ~946 words

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Lubricant
MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2-QDXMERCON®

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Intermediate shaft-to-gear pinch bolt30
Steering line clamp plate bolt18
Steering gear-to-crossmember nuts103
Steering gear-to-crossmember studs103
Reservoir bolt12
Pressure line fitting-to-pump65
Pressure line bracket-to-engine nut7
Pump bolts25
Radiator bracket bolts30
Condenser-to-radiator nuts15
Fluid cooler-to-radiator bolts11
Inner tie rod100

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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Scheme 15: Power Steering - Hydraulic System
Scheme 15: Power Steering - Hydraulic System

Power Steering Gear Identification

CAUTIONAlways use the ID code when ordering service parts.

The steering gear identification code is stamped into the housing.

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Power Steering Pump Identification

CAUTIONAlways use the ID code when ordering service parts.

The pump identification code is located on a tag attached to the power steering pump.

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Scheme 18: Removal and Installation
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  1. Loosen the clamps and disconnect the hoses. Drain the fluid into a suitable container.
  2. Remove the bolt and the reservoir.
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  4. Fill and check the system for leaks. For additional information, refer to «STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-system-general-information) .

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Scheme 20: Power Steering Pump
Scheme 20: Power Steering Pump

Removal and Installation

CAUTIONWhile repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.

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  1. Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, REFER to «POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#power-steering-system) .
  2. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the hose. Drain the fluid into a suitable container.
  3. Remove the nut.
  4. Disconnect the pressure line.
  5. Remove the bolts and the power steering pump.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  7. Using the special tool, install a new Teflon® seal on the pressure line fitting.
  8. Fill and leak check the system. For additional information, refer to «STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-system-general-information) article.

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Scheme 26: Power Steering Pump Pulley
Scheme 26: Power Steering Pump Pulley
CAUTIONInstallation of a new power steering pump pulley is necessary after being removed and installed two times.

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  1. Remove the drive belt. For additional information, refer to «SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/accessory-drive-belts/#cooling-system-specifications-drive-belt-routing) article.
  2. Turn the air suspension service switch off.
  3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) article.
  4. Using the special tool, remove the pulley. Inspect the pulley for paint marks in the web area near the hub. If there are two paint marks, discard the pulley. If there is no paint or one paint mark, use a paint pencil to mark the web area of the pulley near the hub.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Use the special tool to install the pulley.

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Scheme 28: Removal and Installation
Scheme 28: Removal and Installation

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  1. Turn the air suspension service switch off.
  2. Remove the pushpins and the radiator cover shield.
  3. Remove the two condenser-to-radiator nuts.
  4. Remove the two bolts and brackets.
  5. Loosen the clamps and disconnect the hoses. Drain the fluid into a suitable container.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) article.
  7. Loosen the clamps and disconnect the hoses. Drain the fluid into a suitable container.
  8. Remove the two fluid cooler-to-radiator bolts.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Position the radiator rearward and remove the cooler and hoses.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  12. Fill and check the system for leaks. For additional information refer to «STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-system-general-information) article.

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Scheme 35: Hose
Scheme 35: Hose

Removal

  1. Refer to the System View illustration in Description and Operation for the hose routing and retention points.

Installation

CAUTIONWhile repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.
  1. Using the special tool, install a Teflon® seal over a fitting. Fill and leak check the system. For additional information, refer to «STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-system-general-information) article.

Note. New O-ring seals must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.

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Scheme 36: Removal and Installation
Scheme 36: Removal and Installation

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  1. Turn the air suspension service switch off.
  2. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, using a suitable holding device.
  3. From the engine compartment, remove the pinch bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the gear.
  4. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
  5. Remove the nuts and detach the tie-rods from the wheel knuckles.
  6. Remove the clamp plate bolt and disconnect the steering gear lines. Drain the fluid into a suitable container. Discard the O-ring seals.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  8. Remove the steering gear-to-crossmember nuts.
  9. Remove the studs and the steering gear.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  11. Install a new high pressure hose O-ring seal (N803257-S) and a new return hose O-ring seal (N803256-S).
  12. Fill and leak check the system. For additional information, refer to «STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-system-general-information) article.
WARNINGBefore performing maintenance on any air suspension components, disconnect the power to the system by turning off the air suspension switch located on the LH side of the luggage compartment to prevent vehicle damage or personal injury.
CAUTIONElectronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

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  1. If equipped, turn the air suspension switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  3. Pull out the lower instrument panel insulator. Remove the pushpins. Pull out the lower instrument panel insulator.
  4. Remove the lower instrument panel insulator. Disconnect the power point. Disconnect the courtesy lamp. Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
  5. Remove the VAPS module. Remove the screws. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Remove the module.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 44: Inner Tie Rod
Scheme 44: Inner Tie Rod
ItemSpecification
Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-AESW-M1C87-A

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

CAUTIONThe boots and clamps are designed to provide an airtight seal and protect the internal components of the steering gear. If the seal is not airtight the vacuum generated during turning will draw water and contamination into the gear causing premature damage.
CAUTIONZip ties do not produce an airtight seal and must not be used.
CAUTIONThe inner ball joint grease is not compatible with water and contamination trapped in the grease will degrade the life of the joint.
CAUTIONIf present, the orientation of the vent tube must be noted so the boots and vent tubes can be installed in the correct location.

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  2. Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut.
  3. Remove the nut and detach the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
  4. Remove the tie-rod end.
  5. Remove the tie-rod end jam nut.
  6. Remove the inner and outer front suspension steering ball stud boot seal clamps.
  7. Remove the front suspension steering ball stud boot seal.
  8. Using the (1) special tool, remove the (2) front wheel spindle tie-rod.
  9. Thoroughly clean and inspect all the parts to be reused. Replace the parts as necessary.

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Scheme 47: Installation
Scheme 47: Installation
  1. Lubricate the front wheel spindle tie-rod inner groove with steering gear grease where the front suspension steering ball stud boot seal is clamped. Check that the front suspension steering ball stud boot seal is positioned correctly over the steering gear housing bead at the large inside diameter (ID) and is in the front wheel spindle tie-rod groove at the small ID. Check that the front suspension steering ball stud boot seal is not twisted and the breather tube is securely inserted into the breather nipple at both front suspension steering ball stud boot seals.
  2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  3. Check the wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to «SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-specifications-procedures) article.

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