Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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If installing a new steering gear, connect the scan tool and upload the module configuration information from the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM). Refer to Module Configuration .
- 2.NOTE: Disconnect the negative battery cable anytime the steering gear is being serviced or damage to the steering gear internal power relay may occur resulting in steering gear replacement.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables .
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Jacking and Lifting .
- 4.NOTE: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, remove and recenter the clockspring. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System .
Hold the steering wheel in the straight ahead position using a suitable holding device.
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Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to Wheels and Tires .
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If equipped, remove the skid plate bolts and the skid plate.- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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Disconnect the 2 steering gear electrical connectors, the 4 wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
- 11.NOTE: Use care when installing the Ball Joint Tool Separator or damage to the tie-rod end boot may occur.
Using the Ball Joint Tool Separator, disconnect the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
- 12.NOTE: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System .
Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
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Remove and discard the 2 steering gear-to-crossmember bolts and remove the steering gear.- To install, tighten to 440 Nm (325 lb-ft).
- 14.NOTE: Make sure that the tie-rod end boots are seated correctly on the tie-rod ends or tie-rod end failure may occur.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When installing a new steering gear, it must be configured (using vehicle as-built data or module configuration information retrieved earlier in this procedure). For additional information on configuration, refer to Programmable Module Installation (PMI) in Module Configuration .
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Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe. Refer to Suspension System General Information .