Except Escort, Probe & Tracer

Steering gear is serviced as an assembly. If any service is required, replace steering gear assembly.

PINION SHAFT ROTATION TORQUE

Application

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Escort, Probe & Tracer

Rack Centered ⁽¹⁾

9-12 (1.0-1.3)

Rack Off-Center ⁽²⁾

14.7 (1.6)

Except Escort, Probe & Tracer

⁽³⁾

⁽¹⁾	Rack centered in housing (pinion turned less than 90 degrees from center position).

⁽²⁾	Rack not centered in housing (pinion turned more than 90 degrees from center position).

⁽³⁾	Information is not available.

Fig 1: Adjusting Rack Yoke (Escort, Probe & Tracer)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.