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Steering Gear: Removal

NOTE: Steering fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly for correct retention of these parts.
NOTE: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.
  1. Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
    Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel In Straight-Ahead Position Using Holding Device
    G06256292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING .

    Remove the upper steering column shaft-to-lower steering column shaft bolt.

    • Discard the bolt.
  3. Remove the wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. NOTE: Leave the outer tie-rod end nuts in place to protect the ball studs from damage.
    NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent turning of the stud while loosening the nut.

    Loosen the 2 outer tie-rod end nuts.

  5. NOTE: Protect the ball joint seal to prevent damage.

    Using the Tie-Rod End Remover, separate the outer tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.

    • Remove and discard the outer tie-rod end nuts.
    Fig 2: Separating Outer Tie-Rod Ends From Wheel Knuckles Using Tie-Rod End Remover
    G06438658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.

    Remove the 2 stabilizer bar link upper nuts and disconnect the stabilizer bar links from the struts.

    • Discard the nuts.
  7. Remove the engine support insulator-to-transaxle bracket bolt.
  8. Remove the steering line-to-steering gear retainer bolt and the retainer.
  9. Remove the bolt, rotate the steering line clamp plate and disconnect the pressure and return lines from the steering gear.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
  10. Using a suitable jack, support the subframe.
    • Remove the 2 upper and 4 lower subframe bolts.
  11. NOTE: It is not necessary to separate the lower ball joints from the wheel knuckle when lowering the subframe.

    Lower the subframe.

    Fig 3: Lowering Subframe
    G06438659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Pull out on the dash seal tabs and push the dash seal upward to detach it from the steering gear.
    • Position the dash seal aside.
    Fig 4: Removing Dash Seal From Steering Gear
    G06256294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bolt and disconnect the lower steering column shaft from the steering gear.
    • Discard the bolt.
  14. Remove the 2 steering gear bolts and the steering gear.
    • Discard the bolts.
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