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Gear - 4x4: Removal

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  1. Turn the wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
  3. Remove the fluid cooler. For additional information, refer to Cooler-Fluid .
  4. Remove the four air deflector retaining screws.
    Fig 1: Removing Four Air Deflector Retaining Screws
    G01269271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Pull downward on the air deflector to disengage the retaining pins.
    Fig 2: Disengaging Air Deflector Retaining Pins
    G01269272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Loosen the LH tie-rod end jam nut.
    Fig 3: Loosening Left Tie-Rod End Jam Nut
    G01269273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove and discard the cotter pins and nuts.
    Fig 4: Removing Cotter Pins & Nuts
    G01269274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Do not damage the tie-rod boot when installing the special tool.
    NOTE: Remove the adapter from the ball end of the special tool. Apply a small amount of grease to the tie-rod end stud and the ball of the special tool.
    Fig 5: Separating Tie-Rod Ends From Wheel Knuckles
    G01269275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles
  9. Remove the LH tie-rod end.
    • Count and record the number of turns required to remove the tie-rod end.
      Fig 6: Removing Left Tie-Rod End
      G01269276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the front stabilizer bar (5482). For additional information, refer to STABILIZER BAR .
    • Note or mark the driver side end of the sway bar for correct installation.
    11. CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING .
    Fig 7: Detaching Intermediate Shaft From Gear
    G01269277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the pinch bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the gear.
  12. Remove the nut and disconnect the lines.
    Fig 8: Removing Nut & Disconnecting Lines
    G01269278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Plug the ends of all fluid lines removed and ports in the steering gear to prevent entry of dirt.
    14. CAUTION: Hold the tops of the steering gear to crossmember stud bolts to avoid damaging the steering gear fluid transfer tubes.
    Fig 9: Removing Nuts
    G01269279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the nuts.
  15. Remove the stud bolts and washers.
    Fig 10: Removing Stud Bolts & Washers
    G01269280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the steering gear to crossmember insulator bushings.
    Fig 11: Removing Steering Gear To Crossmember Insulator Bushings
    G01269281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Rotate the steering gear control valve housing toward the front of the vehicle.
    Fig 12: Rotating Steering Gear Control Valve Housing Towards Front Of Vehicle
    G01269282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Turn the steering gear input shaft to the right until the stop is reached.
  19. Move the steering gear (3504) as far to the RH side of the vehicle as possible.
    Fig 13: Moving Steering Gear To Right Side Of Vehicle
    G01269283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Move the LH front wheel spindle tie-rod (3280) forward to clear the frame crossmember.
    Fig 14: Moving Left Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rod Forward
    G01269284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
    Fig 15: Removing Steering Gear From Vehicle
    G01269285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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