Removal & Installation (Thunderbird & Cougar, C-III)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Using Tie Rod End Remover (TOOL-3290-D), remove tie rod ends from wheel knuckles. disconnect and plug power steering return hose.
- Disconnect power steering pressure hose at intermediate fitting and position out of way. Remove steering shaft bolt. Working through hole in front cross member, remove rack-to-subframe bolts and nuts.
- Lower steering gear as necessary to remove pressure line inlet tube. Remove and discard plastic seal on inlet tube. Remove steering gear from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure.