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Steering Gear: Installation

NOTE: New Teflon(R) seals must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.
  1. Using the special tool, install new seals (388898-S) on the power steering lines.
    Fig 1: Installing Seals (388898-S) On Power Steering Lines
    G03424584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the steering gear through the LH wheel well.
  3. Install the nuts.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Gear Through LH Wheel Well
    G03424585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the bracket and screw.
    Fig 3: Installing Bracket And Screw
    G03424586Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the power steering lines.
    Fig 4: Connecting Power Steering Lines
    G03424587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the heat shield. Install a new tie strap.
  7. Connect the intermediate steering shaft. Install a new pinch bolt and the dash weather seal.
    Fig 5: Connecting Intermediate Steering Shaft
    G03424588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the stabilizer bar and install the four bolts.
    Fig 6: Positioning Stabilizer Bar And Installing Bolts
    G03424589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Raise the front subframe to the body.
  10. Attach the stabilizer bar links to the struts and install the nuts.
    Fig 7: Attaching Stabilizer Bar Links To Struts
    G03424590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install two new bolts.
    Fig 8: Installing Bolts
    G03424591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the flex pipe and install the two bolts.
    Fig 9: Connecting Flex Pipe
    G03424592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 10: Removing Special Tool
    G03424593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the two heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 11: Connecting Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G03424594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the jack stands.
    Fig 12: Removing Jack Stands
    G03424595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the tie-rod ends. Install the castellated nuts and new cotter pins.
    Fig 13: Installing Castellated Nuts And Cotter Pins
    G03424596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Fill and leak test the power steering system. Refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  18. Install the front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  19. Check and, if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment. Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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