How To Install 5.0 Resto Mustang Power Steering Cooler Tubes | 1983-1993

Before removal we recommend removing the front bumper first to make your install much easier. If you need help to do so, check out our “How To Remove Fox Body Mustang Front Bumper” video.

Install Steps

1. Safetly lift and support the car.




2. With the bumper removed, dislodge the lower push pin securing the frame rail splash shield to the core support.




3. Place a drain pan or bucket below the cooler tube hoses.




4. Depress each of the spring clamps and move them down the hose.




5. Pull the lower hose off of the cooler tube. (Be careful not to damage the hose when doing this)




6. Do the same for the upper hose.




7. While the fluid is draining, loosen and remove the (2) 8mm retaining bolts.





8. Now you can wipe both ends of the tube and install vacuum caps to prevent any fluid running out of the tube when removed from the car.




9. Pull the tube from the core support and then down to remove from the car.




10. Remove the factory speed nut if it’s still there.




11. You can now clean the area.




12. Install the provided speed nut.




13. Before installing the cooler tube, we recommend flushing it with compressed air to remove any foreign material.




14. Position the new cooler tube into place. (make sure you position behind the hood release cable)




15. Loosely thread (2) of the provided bolts.




16. Then you can fully tighten.




17. Wipe down the hoses with a towel and quality brake clean.




18. Install the lower, then upper hose, then reposition the clamps. (Remember the upper hose is connected to the pump)




19. Reinstall the frame rail splash shield push pin into the core support.




20. Check all of your work, reinstall the bumper, and get the car on the ground.




21. Now remove the cap from the power steering reservoir and add the correct fluid then reinstall the cap. (We typically fill about halfway)




22. Start the car and allow it to run for a few seconds then turn off.




23. Remove the cap again and add some more fluid then reinstall the cap. Start the car again and let the pump move the fluid through the system. (Don’t allow the pump to pull the fluid out of the reservoir as this will just reintroduce air back into circulation. You will have to do this a few times and then you can drive the car to allow the fluid to operate at the correct temperature.)




24. Then you can check the fluid level and add any additional fluid until it reaches the specification marking.




25. You are now good to go!




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