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Removal and Installation

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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
  1. Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position and the ignition key in the OFF position.
  2. Remove the 2 lower steering column shaft joint cover bolts and cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Lower Steering Column Shaft Joint Cover Bolts And Cover
    G04679648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring can occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
    NOTE: Index the steering column shaft position to the steering gear for reference during installation.
  3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
    • To install, align the index marks, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Shaft From Steering Gear
      G04679649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Remove the steering column shaft-to-dash seal or damage to the seal can occur.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the dash seal is properly installed on the steering gear and the retaining clips are fully engaged into the body or damage to the steering gear can result.
    Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Shaft-To-Dash Seal
    G04679650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the steering column shaft-to-dash seal.
  5. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  6. Remove the 8 screws and position the LH and RH splash shields aside.
    Fig 4: Locating Screws And Position LH And RH Splash Shields Aside
    G04679651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the RH splash shield.
    Fig 5: Locating Splash Shield Pin-Type Retainers
    G04684103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the LH splash shield.
    Fig 6: Locating Pin-Type Retainers And LH Splash Shield
    G04679653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. If equipped, remove the 7 screws and the underbody cover.
    Fig 7: Locating Underbody Cover Screw
    G04679654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove and discard the 2 tie-rod end cotter pins and nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    11. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    Fig 8: Identifying Special Tool 211-105
    G04679655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tool, separate the 2 tie-rod ends from both wheel knuckles.
  12. Remove RH steering gear-to-subframe bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 107 Nm (79 lb-ft).
      Fig 9: Locating RH Steering Gear-To-Subframe Bolt
      G04679656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 2 LH steering gear-to-subframe bolts and position the steering gear to access the stabilizer bar LH bracket front nut.
    • To install, tighten to 107 Nm (79 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Locating LH Steering Gear-To-Subframe Bolts
      G04679657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove and discard the 4 stabilizer bar bracket nuts and remove the 2 stabilizer bar brackets.
    • To install, tighten the bracket nuts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
  15. Remove the 2 stabilizer bar bushings.
    16. CAUTION: Before tightening the stabilizer bar bracket nuts, the suspension must be at the bushing fastener tightening position. Use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to 402 mm (15.83 in).
    CAUTION: A new bolt and new seals must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering gear.
    Fig 11: Identifying Distance Between Center Of Hub And Lip Of Fender
    G04679658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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