Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.

Place the front wheels in the straight-ahead position and the ignition switch in the OFF position.

CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

Fig 1: Removing Bolt

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Remove the bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the gear.
Disconnect the lines.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
  
  Fig 2: Discarding O-Ring Seals
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove and discard the cotter pin and nut.

Fig 3: Removing Cotter Pin And Nut
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Using the special tool, separate the drag link.

Fig 4: Separating Drag Link
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Remove the bolts and the steering gear.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts And Steering Gear
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Secure the steering gear in a vise and remove the nut and lockwasher.

Fig 6: Removing Nut And Lockwasher
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Using the special tool, remove the steering gear sector shaft arm.

Fig 7: Removing Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new high pressure hose O-ring seal (N803256-S) and a new return hose O-ring seal (N802357-S).
Fill and leak check the system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .