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Removal And Installation: Gear: Removal

  1. Turn the key to the RUN position.
  2. Remove the (A) nuts and remove the (B) steering column tube boot (3C611) and the (C) inner steering column tube boot.
    Fig 1: Removing Nuts And Steering Column Tube Boot
    G02207938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the steering column input shaft coupling to steering gear input shaft pinch bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Column Input Shaft Coupling To Steering Gear Input Shaft Pinch Bolt
    G02207939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle.
  5. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
    1. Remove the lug nuts.
    2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
    Fig 3: Removing Wheel And Tire Assemblies
    G02207940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove and discard the (A) cotter pin from the (B) tie rod end nut and remove the nut.
    Fig 4: Removing Cotter Pin From Tie Rod End Nut
    G02207941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Use (A) Tie Rod End Separator to separate the (B) front wheel knuckle from the (C) tie rod end.
    Fig 5: Separating Front Wheel Knuckle From Tie Rod End Using Tie Rod End Separator
    G02207942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the (A) six bolts and the (B) RH lower splash shield.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolts And RH Lower Splash Shield
    G02207943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the (A) bolts and the (B) crossmember.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolts And Crossmember
    G02207944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the power steering return hose (3A713) from the steering gear.
    • Cap the power steering return hose and the steering gear.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Power Steering Return Hose From Steering Gear
    G02207945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose (3A719) from the steering gear.
    • Cap the power steering pressure hose and the steering gear.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Hose From Steering Gear
    G02207946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the strap holding the hoses to the steering gear and discard.
    Fig 10: Removing Strap Holding Hoses To Steering Gear
    G02207947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. On vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the nut and disconnect the transmission gearshift rod and clevis (7B140) from the transaxle.
  14. On vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the extension bar nut and disconnect the gearshift lever stabilizer bar and support (7L257) from the transaxle.
  15. Remove the steering gear mounting brackets (3E552).
    1. Remove the two nuts from each bracket.
    2. Remove the steering gear mounting brackets.
    Fig 11: Removing Steering Gear Mounting Brackets
    G02207948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the (A) pushpin and position the (B) RH boot shield aside.
    Fig 12: Removing Pushpin
    G02207949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the steering gear from the RH side of the vehicle.
  18. Install the (A) steering gear into (B) Steering Gear Holding Fixture and Head Mounting Fixture.
    Fig 13: Installing Steering Gear Into Steering Gear Holding Fixture
    G02207950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Clean the exterior of the steering gear (3504) with solvent. If necessary, drain excess hydraulic fluid.
  20. Check the fluid passages for obstructions and leaks.
  21. Inspect the power steering gear housing for cracks or other damage. If necessary, replace the steering gear.
  22. Verify that the power steering gear input shaft bearing rotates freely. If necessary, replace the steering gear.
  23. Place alignment marks on both (A) tie rod ends (3A130), the (B) tie rod end jam nuts and the (C) front wheel spindle tie rods (3280).
    Fig 14: Placing Alignment Marks On Both Tie Rod Ends
    G02207951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the (A) tie rod ends and the (B) tie rod end jam nuts.
    Fig 15: Removing Tie Rod Ends And Tie Rod End Jam Nuts
    G02207952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the two front suspension steering ball stud dust seals (3332).
    1. Remove the inner and outer clamps.
    2. Remove the two front suspension steering ball stud dust seals.
    Fig 16: Removing Front Suspension Steering Ball Stud Dust Seals
    G02207953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    26. CAUTION: Place the steering gear at the center position. Use a 20 mm crowfoot on the flat of the rack gear to resist rotation and prevent damage during removal and installation.
    Fig 17: Removing Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rods Using Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool
    G02207954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Use (A) Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool to remove the (B) front wheel spindle tie rods.
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