Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.

Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Disengage the steering coupling shield from the line fitting and slide upward on the steering shaft.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Coupling Shield From Line Fitting
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Remove the pinch bolt.
- Turn the steering wheel as necessary to access the bolt.
- Make sure the steering column is locked.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Pinch Bolt
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CAUTION: During installation, do not overtighten the fittings.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Lines

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Disconnect the lines.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the cotter pin and nut.
- Discard the cotter pin.
Fig 4: Removing Cotter Pin And Nut
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Using the special tool, disconnect the drag link.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Drag Link
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Remove the bolts, washers and the steering gear.

Fig 6: Removing Bolts, Washers And Steering Gear
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Remove the nut.

Fig 7: Removing Nut
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Using the special tool, remove the steering gear sector shaft arm.

Fig 8: Removing Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new high pressure hose O-ring seal (N811029-S) and a new return hose O-ring seal (N803257-S).
Fill and leak check the system. Refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .