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Removal and Installation

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  1. Position the steering gear boot cover aside.
    Fig 1: Positioning Steering Gear Boot Cover Aside
    G03429457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: The nut cannot be reused. Install a new nut.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Steering Column Shaft From Flexible Coupling
    G03429458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the flexible coupling.
    1. Remove and discard the nut.
    2. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the flexible coupling.
  3. Remove the steering gear boot.
    1. Remove the nuts.
    2. Remove the steering gear boot.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Gear Boot
    G03429459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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