How to replace Power Steering Pump 95 Town Car

it can be a time consuming, and difficult task to replace.

1. Check that the serpentine belt is still intact and still in position over all the pulleys on the engine including the power steering pump.

2. Check the power steering fluid level. If very low or empty you obviously have a significant power steering fluid leak which could be from a ruptured flexible hose, a leaky hose connection, a leak from the power steering pump itself or leaks from the fluid seals in the steering rack. If the PS pump has been run with very low fluid it will have been pumping air and will be damaged.

3. If the PS pump itself has failed you will obviously lose PS assistance and a bad pump would need to be replaced.

4. Since you have not checked anything on the car no one here can tell you the likely source of your particular PS failure.

5. The steering wheel should still turn but if the car is not moving it will be extremely heavy and difficult to move.without PS assistance so don't attempt to drive it in its present condition.

Check the power steering switch, located under the power steering pump. This problem will set a code 52 on a two digit code system, for the 2007 Lincoln Town Car.

Pretty much all power steering pumps are on the front
of the engine & belt driven

You have to loosen the drive belt & just unbolt it

Easy to say, not so easy to get to

I would p/u a rebuilt unit at the local parts store rather than trying to rebuild it.

Changing the pump is pretty straightforward, not too cramped. You will need a pulley puller and you will need to bleed the system after install. Don't forget to change the belt.

Tip: if you register @ autozone.com, they offer step by step remove/replace instructions on most common part including the power steering pump for your Astro.

Hope this helps.

Check your serpintine belt for cracks, & dryness. Also if wet the steering will not operate easily neither

I suggest replacing the pump...after you have bought a seal kit and tools to remove the pressed on pully you will have spent twice the money....most auto stores will replace the pulley for you at a small charge

If it's coming off the "steering box", not the power steering pump, the part is called a "pitman arm".

just replace the pulley it is cheaper take to autostore that has a press and they can press the new one on (try autozone.com to see if they have your car listed for diagrams pictures and step by step instructions if your car is not listed then try your local library they have all the car manuals and even copy them for you)

It is a Little Tough. If you are not Mechanically Inclined, This is better left to a Pro. There is a Preassure line in the System that could cause Injury if not removed Corrctly.