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Removal and Installation

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  1. Position the boot aside.
    Fig 1: Positioning Boot Aside
    G03429493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Loosen the pinch bolt/nut and disconnect the steering column shaft from the flexible coupling.
    Fig 2: Loosening Pinch Bolt/Nut And Disconnecting Steering Column Shaft From Flexible Coupling
    G03429494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the steering gear coupling.
    1. Position aside the rubber boot.
    2. Remove the pinch bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Gear Coupling
    G03429495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.