Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

2012 Ford Fusion FWD L4-2.5LSECTION Service and Repair



Power Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure Line













Removal and Installation

NOTICE: When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

3. NOTE: Battery mounting bracket removed for clarity.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the PCM.

- Detach the wiring harness retainer from the PCM bracket, and position the harness aside.






4. Remove the lower cowl panel grille.

5. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-RH valve cover stud nut.
- Detach the electrical harness retainer from the pressure line bracket.

- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).


6. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness from the power steering pressure line.

7. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).


8. Remove the pressure line-to-power steering pump banjo bolt.
- Discard the bolt and the 2 seals.

- To install, tighten the new bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).


9. Remove the pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolt and remove the power steering pressure line.
- Discard the bolt and the 2 seals.

- To install, tighten the new bolt to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).


10. NOTICE: New banjo bolts and new seals must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump and/or the power steering gear or a fluid leak may occur.

To install, reverse removal procedure.


11. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Steering.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.