The 1957 Ford Thunderbird came from the factory with power steering. If the unit is not functioning properly it may be unsafe to drive it. So, yes, the system should be fixed if not propelry working. If you located a 1957 Thunderbird that did not have power steering factory installed, there is no benefit to doing the extensive work to fit the equipment, and it will lower the value of this rare car you found.
1964 Thunderbird power steering resevoir
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this can be a number of reasons for ex, power steering ,altenater,or oilpump
Secure the power steering pump with the retaining bolts. Attach the power steering hose to the power steering pump. Put the belt on to the power steering pump. Fill the power steering system with fluid.
Yes.It can be converted . You will need to install a power assisted steering rack, power steering pump, belts and hoses.
Remove the belt for am your power steering pump. Remove the power steering pump hose. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new power steering pump.
Loosen the tensioner pulley. The power steering belt will come loose. Remove the power steering belt. Reverse the process to install the new power steering belt.
If you have a 2.0L Zetec-E (Zetec): Removal Remove the accessory drive belt. Disconnect the power steering line from the power steering pump. Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container. Remove the power steering pump lower retaining bolts. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector. Depress the locking tang. Disconnect the power steering hose from the power steering pump. Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container. Remove the power steering pump upper retaining bolts. Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the power steering pump. Remove the PSP switch. CAUTION: Make sure vice jaw protectors are used. Secure the power steering pump in a vice. Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley. Installation Using the special tool, install the power steering pump pulley. NOTE: If installing a new power steering pump, the unions that are supplied fitted to the pump should be removed and retained for future use. Using the special tool, install a new O-ring seal onto the steering gear to power steering pump union. Push the new O-ring seal onto the special tool. Locate the special tool onto the union and install the O-ring seal. Install the PSP switch. Remove the power steering pump from the vice. Install the power steering pump. Install the lower retaining bolts. Connect the power steering line. Lower the vehicle. Install the power steering pump upper retaining bolts. Connect the power steering hose to the power steering pump. Connect the PSP switch electrical connector. Install the accessory drive belt. Fill the power steering system. If you have a 2.0 SPI engine: Removal Detach the accessory drive belt from the power steering pump pulley. Using a
Drain the fluid from the power steering pump. Remove the power steering hose. Remove the wiring harness from the power steering pump. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new power steering pump.
Rent or buy power steering puller/installer from parts store. you will need to make sure it is a REMOVER and INSTALLER
Ask your local Ford dealer for a shop manual.
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