Steering Gear - Power: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lincoln Navigator and 2003 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

While holding the steering gear rack, install the tie-rods.

Fig 1: Installing Tie-Rods
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Apply a thin coat of grease to the inner diameter of the inboard end of the bellows.

Install the bellows boots and inboard clamps making sure that the air tube is inserted into the boot.
- Using the special tool, tighten the clamps.
  
  Fig 2: Using Special Tool, Tightening Clamps
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Make sure that the end of the boot is positioned between the two grooves on the inner tie-rod or an internal leak can result.

Fig 3: Installing Clamps

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the clamps.
Install the jam nuts and tie-rod using the index marks made during disassembly.

Fig 4: Installing Jam Nuts And Tie-Rod
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the steering gear. For additional information, refer to STEERING GEAR - 4X2 or STEERING GEAR - 4X4 .