LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2003 >> Mustang Mach 1, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Steering >> Power Steering >> Steering System-General Information >> General Procedures >> System Flushing - CLL Power Steering Pump

System Flushing - CLL Power Steering Pump

WARNING: Do not mix oil types. Any mixture or any unapporved oil can lead to seal deterioration and leaks. A leak can ultimately cause loss of fluid, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
  1. Remove the fuel pump fuse from the battery junction box.
  2. Disconnect the power steering return hose. Plug the reservoir.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Steering Return Hose
    G01623193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Attach an extension hose between the power steering return hose an empty container.
  4. If the vehicle pulls with the engine OFF, cross-switch the front wheels.
  5. If the vehicle pulls to the opposite side, cross-switch the front and rear wheels on the same side.
  6. If the vehicle pull direction does not change, check the front suspension components, wheel alignment and frame alignment. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .

    Raise the front wheels off the floor.

  7. Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level.
    • Use Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
    8. CAUTION: Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Allow the starter to cool for 1 minute before cranking again. Premature starter failure can occur
    CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump will occur.
  8. Turn the steering wheel from stop-to-stop while cranking the engine until the fluid exiting the power steering return hose is clear of all contamination and foreign material.
    • Add Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2-QX or MERCON® equivalent as needed.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Disconnect the extension hose from the power steering return hose. Remove the plug. Attach the power steering return hose to the reservoir.
    Fig 2: Connecting Power Steering Return Hose To Reservoir
    G01623194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir.
  11. Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level.
    • use Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2QX or MERCON® equivalent.
  12. Install the fuel pump fuse.
    13. CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump will occur.
  13. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from stop-to-stop.
    14. CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir.
    NOTE: If the power steering system is noisy and is accompanied by evidence of aerated fluid it will be necessary to purge the power steering system.
  14. Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level.
    • Use Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals