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Steering Gear: Removal

  1. Place the wheels in the straight-ahead position and the ignition switch in the OFF position.
  2. Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  3. Remove the cotter pins and castellated nuts.
    • Discard the cotter pins.
      Fig 1: Discarding Cotter Pins
      G03424571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, disconnect the tie-rod ends.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Tie-Rod Ends
    G03424572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the two heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G03424573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, support the flex pipe.
    Fig 4: Supporting Flex Pipe
    G03424574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the two flange bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Flange Bolts
    G03424575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Support the front subframe with jack stands under the front jack pads.
    Fig 6: Supporting Front Subframe With Jack Stands Under Front Jack Pads
    G03424576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the nuts and disconnect the stabilizer bar links from the struts.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar Links From Struts
    G03424577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove and discard the two bolts.
    Fig 8: Discarding Bolts
    G03424578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Lower the subframe approximately 3-4 inches to gain access to the stabilizer bar bracket insulators.
  12. Remove the four bolts and the stabilizer bar and links.
    Fig 9: Removing Bolts And Stabilizer Bar And Links
    G03424579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the dash opening weather seal aside. Remove and discard the pinch bolt. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Intermediate Steering Shaft
    G03424580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove and discard the tie strap. Position the heat shield aside.
  15. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 11: Positioning Heat Shield Aside
    G03424581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the power steering lines. Remove and discard the seals.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Power Steering Lines
    G03424582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the screw. Position the bracket aside.
    Fig 13: Positioning Bracket Aside
    G03424583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Rotate the steering gear and remove it through the LH wheel well.
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