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Removal & Installation (4V Engine)

  1. Turn the steering wheel 1/4 turn to the right and turn the ignition switch to the number 0 position.
  2. Remove both front wheel and tire assemblies.
  3. Loosen the tie-rod end jam nuts. See Figure.
  4. Remove and discard the cotter pins and nuts. See Figure.
  5. Using the Tie-Rod End Remover (211-001) and Adapter (211-087), disconnect the tie-rod ends. See Fig 1.
  6. Remove Tie-Rod Ends. Note the number of times the tie-rod ends turn for assembly reference. See Figure.
    7. CAUTION: Do not use power tools to remove the nuts. The stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot can be damaged.
  7. Remove the nuts and detach both stabilizer bar links. To remove the nut, first loosen the nut, then use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while removing the nut. DISCARD the nuts. See Figure.
  8. Position the boot out of the way. See Figure.
  9. Remove the bolt and disconnect the intermediate shaft coupling. Discard the bolt. See Figure.
  10. Remove and discard the exhaust Y-pipe nuts. See Figure.
  11. Remove and DISCARD the nuts and the U-bolt. Remove the catalytic converter. Support the muffler inlet pipe. See Figure.
  12. Remove and discard the front subframe mounting nuts. See Figure.
  13. Support the rear of the front subframe with jack stands.
  14. Remove and DISCARD the bolts. Lower the rear of the front subframe approximately 4" (102 mm). See Figure.
  15. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector. See Fig 2.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End
    G00159946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector
    G00159947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the bolt and detach the power steering pressure hose. See Fig 3.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Hose Mounting Bracket
    G00159948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Detach the return hose retaining clip. See Fig 4.
    Fig 4: Detaching Power Steering Return Hose Clip
    G00159949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the bolts and the bracket with the heat shield attached. See Fig 5.
    Fig 5: Removing Heat Shield
    G00159950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Loosen the fittings and disconnect the power steering fluid hoses. See Fig 6.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Power Steering Hoses (4V Engine)
    G00159951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install new seals on power steering hose fittings. See HOSES .
  21. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  22. Center, and then turn the steering gear input shaft 1/2 turn to the right to make sure the intermediate shaft coupling will fit correctly on the input shaft. Guide the steering column intermediate shaft coupling on the steering gear input shaft as the subframe is raised into position. Use new fasteners and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  23. Fill and leak check the system. See SYSTEM FILL  under LUBRICATION.
  24. Check and adjust toe settings as necessary. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES -- CARS article in SUSPENSIONS.
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