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Power Steering System: Specifications Ford Escape I

Manual & Power Steering 39 illustrations ~815 words

General Specifications

ItemSpecification
Power steering fluid capacity1.9 Liters (2.0 quarts)
Premium Power Steering Fluid F7AZ -3F823-BAMERCON(R)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Torque Specifications

DescriptionNm
Power steering pump fluid reservoir mounting bolts10
Power steering pressure line-to-pump fitting65
Power steering pressure line bracket-to-engine bolt, 2.0L Zetec25
Power steering pump mounting bolts, 2.0L Zetec25
Power steering pump pulley nut, 3.0L (4V)49
Power steering pressure line bracket-to-engine insulator bracket bolt, 3.0L (4V)10
Ground cable-to-engine insulator bracket nut, 3.0L (4V)35
Upper engine insulator bracket nuts and bolts, 3.0L (4V)103
Engine insulator mounting bolts and nut, 3.0L (4V)55
Power steering pump bracket-to-pump bolts, 3.0L (4V)25
Power steering pump bracket mounting nuts, 3.0L (4V)10
Power steering pressure and return line retainer plate-to-gear bolt25
Power steering pressure line bracket-to-gear bolt10
Power steering return line bracket-to-gear bolt10
Power steering pressure line bracket-to-lifting eye bolt, 2.0L Zetec10
Power steering fluid cooler mounting bolts10
Rear transaxle insulator nuts and bolts90
Rear transaxle insulator bracket bolts90
Steering gear mounting bolts126
Tie rod end jam nut47
Tie rod end nut55
Steering shaft pinch bolt24
Inner tie rod to steering gear110

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Note. The power steering pump cannot be disassembled. A new unit must be installed.

Note. The steering gear cannot be disassembled. A new unit must be installed.

The power steering system consists of the following components

  1. power steering pump
  2. power steering pump reservoir
  3. steering gear
  4. power steering pressure hose
  5. power steering return hose
  6. power steering fluid cooler
  7. power steering low pressure hose

For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

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Scheme 11: Removal and Installation
Scheme 11: Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the power steering fluid return hose.
  2. Disconnect the power steering low pressure hose.
  3. Remove the bolts and the power steering pump reservoir.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Fill power steering system; refer to «STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-204578) .

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Scheme 13: Special Tool(s)

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  1. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the belt from the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to «SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING»(ref-139084) .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Disconnect the power steering pressure line.
  4. Remove the lower power steering pump bolts.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Remove the power steering pressure line bracket bolt.
  7. Disconnect the power steering low pressure hose.
  8. Remove the bolts and the power steering pump.
  9. Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley.

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  1. Inspect the pulley for paint marks in the web area near the hub. If there are two paint marks, install a new 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. Using the special tool, install the power steering pump pulley.
  2. Using the special tool, install a new seal on the power steering pressure hose fitting. Remove and discard the original seal. Stretch the seal over the seal replacer and slide it onto the tube nut.
  3. Position the power steering pump and install the upper bolts.
  4. Connect the power steering low pressure hose.
  5. Position the power steering pressure line bracket and install the bolt.
  6. Raise the vehicle.
  7. Install the lower power steering pump bolts.
  8. Connect the power steering pressure line.
  9. Connect the electrical connector.
  10. Install the drive belt. For additional information, refer to «SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING»(ref-139084) .
  11. Fill and leak check the power steering system. For additional information, refer to «STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-204578) .

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Scheme 27: Special Tool(s)

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  1. Remove the ground strap. Remove the nut and the ground strap.
  2. Using the special tools, support the engine.
  3. Loosen the power steering pump pulley bolt.
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to «SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING»(ref-139084) .
  5. Remove the bolt and the power steering pump pulley.
  6. Disconnect the power steering low pressure hose.
  7. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose and position aside. Remove the power steering pressure line bracket bolt. Disconnect the electrical connector. Disconnect the power steering pressure line and position aside.
  8. Remove the upper engine insulator bracket bolt.
  9. Remove the A/C line support nut.
  10. Remove the engine insulator. Remove the nut. Remove the bolt and the engine insulator.
  11. Remove the power steering pump bracket. Remove the pressure line bracket screw. Remove the 6 nuts. Remove 5 bolts and the power steering pump bracket.
  12. Remove the power steering pump.

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Scheme 37: Installation

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  1. Position the power steering pump.
  2. Install the power steering pump bracket. Install the 5 bolts. Install the 6 nuts. Install the pressure line bracket screw.
  3. Install the engine insulator. Install the bolts. Install the nut.
  4. Install the upper engine insulator bracket bolt.
  5. Position the A/C line support and install the nut.
  6. Using the special tool, install a new Teflon(R) seal on the power steering pressure hose fitting. Remove and discard the original seal. Stretch the seal over the special tool and slide it onto the tube nut.
  7. Connect the power steering pressure hose. Connect the power steering pressure hose to the pump. Connect the electrical connector. Install the power steering pressure line bracket bolt.
  8. Connect the power steering low pressure hose.
  9. Install the power steering pump pulley and bolt.
  10. Install the drive belt. For additional information, refer to «SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING»(ref-139084) .
  11. Tighten the power steering pump pulley bolt.
  12. Remove the special tools.
  13. Install the ground strap. Position the ground strap and install the nut.
  14. Fill and leak check the power steering system. For additional information, refer to «STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-204578) .

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Scheme 48: Special Tool(s)

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  1. Remove the accessory drive belt and position aside. For additional information, refer to «SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING»(ref-139084) .
  2. Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley.

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