How Do You Replace The Power Steering Pump On A Taurus?
The power steering pump provides for safe and easy handling of your Ford Taurus. Actuated under high pressure, the pump helps you steer the vehicle down the road. However, the control valve and other internal pump components wear down after years of service, and once the pump fails, you must replace it as soon as possible. Rotate the belt tensioner clockwise using a ratchet and socket. Then slide the drive belt off the power steering pulley. Let the tensioner pulley carefully return to the original position without snapping back to prevent damage to internal components. Place a drain pan under the vehicle to catch power steering fluid after you remove the two hoses from the steering pump. Detach the pressure hose from the steering pump by loosening the retaining nut with a flare wrench. Let the steering fluid drain into the drain pan. Loosen or slide the clamp off the return line at the steering pump (depending on the type of clamp used on your particular Taurus model). Use a ratchet a
