LMHmedchem
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- 2002 Explorer XLT v8
Hello,
I am replacing the power steering hoses on my 2002 XLT 4.6L v8.
The hose that runs from the pump to the rack comes in two pieces,
hose from pump
hose to rack
and there is a threaded coupling between the two pieces. There is also a threaded male fitting where the hose inserts into the pump.
Does anything go on these threads? Do you use Teflon tape, or high heat silicone thread sealant, or anything like that. The end of the hose that inserts into the rack has an o-ring, so that should be fine. On the hose I removed, it doesn't look like there was anything on the fitting where it inserted into the pump. This hose was very old and rusted so it is hard to tell.
I would hate to get it all together, refilled, and bled and then have it leak because I missed something.
Any help would be appreciated.
LMHmedchem
I am replacing the power steering hoses on my 2002 XLT 4.6L v8.
The hose that runs from the pump to the rack comes in two pieces,
hose from pump
hose to rack
and there is a threaded coupling between the two pieces. There is also a threaded male fitting where the hose inserts into the pump.
Does anything go on these threads? Do you use Teflon tape, or high heat silicone thread sealant, or anything like that. The end of the hose that inserts into the rack has an o-ring, so that should be fine. On the hose I removed, it doesn't look like there was anything on the fitting where it inserted into the pump. This hose was very old and rusted so it is hard to tell.
I would hate to get it all together, refilled, and bled and then have it leak because I missed something.
Any help would be appreciated.
LMHmedchem