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Originally Posted by eXi7w0unD
so the o ring of my powersetting hose connecting to the powersteeing pump or resuviue is leaking i got a new hose and o rings etc, how does 1 go about replaceing, is it just like disconnect both ends and let it drain then replace?
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Basically that's it, just undo the end on the steering arm first and let the fluid drain onto a tin or something, then undo and remove the hose from the power steering reservoir, making sure that you don't let any fluid get into the alternator just below it. A plastic bag over the alternator will do fine.
Attach the new hose, doesn't matter which end first, and fill the reserevoir with the Ford recommended power steering fluid,
Mobilfluid 424, or equivalent. When you've got it to the correct COLD level, start the motor and turn the wheels lock to lock a half a dozen times, to purge the air out of the system. It might be easier to jack the front of the car up to take the weight off the front wheels to do this.
Finally, check the level again, test drive and recheck the level.
It can be a messy job, so have plenty of waste rags handy.