Steering Gear: Notes

Item	Specification
Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-A	ESW-M1C87-A

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
   CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING CENTERING .
   CAUTION: The boots and clamps are designed to provide an airtight seal and protect the internal components of the steering gear. If the seal is not airtight the vacuum generated during turning will draw water and contamination into the gear causing premature damage.
   CAUTION: Zip ties do not produce an airtight seal and must not be used.
   CAUTION: The inner ball joint grease is not compatible with water and contamination trapped in the grease will degrade the life of the joint.
   CAUTION: If present, the orientation of the vent tube must be noted so the boots and vent tubes can be installed in the correct location.
3. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

   To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps: 

   PARTS SPECIFICATION
   
   

   Part	Steps
   Steering gear O-rings	7-11
   Inner tie-rod	12-15,21-24
   Steering gear	1-20
   Outer tie-rod end	12-15

   Fig 2: Identifying Removal Order Of Steering Gear (1 Of 2)

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
   Fig 3: Identifying Removal Order Of Steering Gear (2 Of 2)

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
5. Fill and leak test the system. For additional information, Refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM FILLING .
6. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM