Fixing Blown Power Steering MK6 - MK7 Ford Transit

Disclaimer: I am not a mechanic and everything in this video is for entertainment purposes only.
This video shows you how to repair a blown power steering union nut on a MK6 - MK7 Ford Transit. Hopefully this video helps you out if you need to fix your own.

[@ultrasteve9031]

Thanks for explaining how to install the nut and including the torque specs.

[@handymandan8250]

Glad you got something out of the video and it had the information you needed :)

[@david-gd3yp]

I have the same problem on my ford transit/tourneo 2.2 tdci , i chane this nut but the pipe come out when i try to go on left or right, can you help me please

[@living.simple_van]

Super helpful!

[@handymandan8250]

Glad you found it so helpful :)

[@speshdave]

Excellent video. I've the same problem on my mk7 and I was thinking I'd have to buy a while new pipe.

[@handymandan8250]

Thanks so much and glad it was helpful. Fingers crossed the job went smoothly and easily for you. Can be a bit fiddly but way cheaper then a new pipe.

[@rondiggz6589]

Hello mate, I have a mk6 transit luton van. My steering went stiff out of nowhere, along with the brake pedal stiffening up. I can't even get in the bonnet to check but managed to see the belt has shredded itself, could you give any advice? Is the belt a drive belt? Or another type?

[@handymandan8250]

Hi Ron Diggz, Sounds like a shredded belt but you'll know more once you get the bonnet open. They run a multi ribbed drive belt. I normally run a 7PK2875 Multi Ribbed Drive Belt on our VH transit 2.4L Diesel with A/C. If you don't have A/C you'll need a different length belt. The belt shredding could have damaged other components so best to check everything thoroughly while changing the belt :)

[@rondiggz6589]

@@handymandan8250 thank you mate, I took the grill off and yeah I don't think it had been changed, but will check everything. Appreciate it guys

[@ruggoodlookin63]

What was the result of the white teflon seal and breaking away from the rest of the seal?

[@californiadreamin8423]

The securing bolt has an external Teflon seal, but where the pipe passes through the bolt there is a snap ring and possibly an internal seal.
You can get new bolts for around £10 sterling. Getting the old one off is the problem caused by the snap ring gripping the pipe. There is a UA-cam video showing how it can be done ….one slip and the cutting disc can cut the pipe.
I found a pipe in a scrap yard and it did the job. I’ve just ordered a bolt and then I’ll try and replace it myself….I’ll use a disc to remove the threads and hand saw gently and file to cut down to the snap ring.
Is it worth it ? Well Ford wanted to charge me £125 or £225 for a new pipe….I was in shock so I’ve forgotten which !!