Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Disconnect power steering return hoses from both ends of power steering fluid cooler. Drain fluid into a suitable container.
4. Remove two retaining screws from each end of power steering fluid cooler. Remove power steering fluid cooler from vehicle.

Installation
1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Tighten power steering fluid cooler screws to 9 - 12 Nm (80 - 106 inch lbs.).
3. Fill and bleed power steering system with Motorcraft MERCON(r) Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2-QDX or MERCON(r) equivalent. Check system for leaks and proper operation.