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Removal And Installation: Damper: Removal

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  1. Remove the nut retaining the damper to the bracket on the steering linkage.
    Fig 1: Removing Nut Retaining Damper To Bracket On Steering Linkage
    G02761511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: The RH damper bracket and the steering linkage bracket can be removed from the vehicle, if necessary, by removing the retaining bolts and nuts.
    Fig 2: Removing Nut And Bolt Retaining Damper To RH Damper Bracket
    G02761512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the nut and bolt retaining the damper to the RH damper bracket.
  4. Remove the damper from the mounting brackets.
    Fig 3: Removing Damper From Mounting Brackets
    G02761513Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.