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Steering Gear: Removal

NOTE: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.

    All Vehicles 

    CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel 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 AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  1. Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key.
    • Rotate the steering wheel until the steering column locks into position.
    2. NOTE: 2.0L Zetec shown, 3.0L (4V) similar.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Transaxle Insulator
    G02743865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the rear transaxle insulator.
    1. Remove the bolts and nuts.
    2. Remove the rear transaxle insulator.

    3. Vehicles Equipped With Automatic Transmission 

  3. Remove the bolts and the rear transaxle insulator bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Rear Transaxle Insulator Bracket
    G02743866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. All Vehicles 

  4. Remove the power steering pressure and return line bracket bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Pressure And Return Line Bracket Bolts
    G02743867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the front wheels. For additional information, refer to FRONT .
  6. Remove the right lower splash shield screws and the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 4: Removing Right Lower Splash Shield Screws And Pin-Type Retainer
    G02743868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. Vehicles Equipped With Manual Transmission 

  7. Remove the bolts and the rear transaxle insulator bracket.
    Fig 5: Removing Bolts And Rear Transaxle Insulator Bracket
    G02743869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. All Vehicles 

    NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.
    Fig 6: Removing Tie Rod End Nut
    G02743870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the tie rod end nut.
    1. Remove the cotter pin.
    2. Remove the nut.
    9. NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.
    Fig 7: Separating Tie-Rod End From Knuckle Using Special Tool
    G02743871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod end from the knuckle.
    10. NOTE: Record the number of turns required to remove the tie-rod end.
    Fig 8: Removing Tie-Rod Ends And Tie-Rod End Jam Nuts
    G02743872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the tie-rod ends and the tie-rod end jam nuts.
  11. Remove the steering gear coupling pinch bolt.
    1. Slide the boot up.
    2. Remove the steering gear coupling pinch bolt.
    Fig 9: Removing Steering Gear Coupling Pinch Bolt
    G02743873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Drain the excess power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure And Return Line
    G02743874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the power steering pressure and return line.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the power steering pressure and return lines and discard the O-ring seals.
  13. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
  14. Remove the steering shaft.
    Fig 11: Removing Steering Shaft
    G02743875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the steering shaft boot.
    1. Remove the nuts.
    2. Remove the steering shaft boot.
    Fig 12: Removing Steering Shaft Boot
    G02743876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 13: Removing Two Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    G02743877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the two steering gear mounting bolts.
  17. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
    18. NOTE: With the mounting bolts removed, slide the gear forward to separate the steering coupling from the steering gear shaft.
  18. Remove the steering gear.
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