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Steering Gear - 3.0L 2V: Removal

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  1. Turn the steering wheel 1/2 turn to the right and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the bolts and the engine roll restrictor.
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Roll Restrictor Bolt
    G01591771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolt and detach the power steering pressure hose (3A714).
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Pressure Hose Bolt
    G01591772Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the power steering lines.
    • Remove and discard the seals.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Power Steering Lines
    G01591773Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
    • Discard the bolt.
    Fig 4: Removing Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    G01591774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Center the steering wheel and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
    8. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the air bag clockspring will result.
    Fig 5: Disconnect Intermediate Shaft From Steering Gear
    G01591775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
  9. Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  10. Loosen the tie-rod end jam nuts.
    Fig 6: Loosening Tie-Rod End Jam Nuts
    G01591776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove and discard the cotter pins and nuts.
    Fig 7: Removing Cotter Pins And Nuts
    G01591777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. CAUTION: Do not damage the tie rod end boot when installing the special tool.
    NOTE: Remove the adapter from the ball end of the special tool. Apply a small amount of grease to the tie-rod end stud and the ball of the special tool.
    Fig 8: Identifying Special Tool For Removing Tie-Rod End From Wheel Knuckle
    G01591778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod ends (3A130) from the wheel knuckles (3K185/3K186).
    13. NOTE: For assembly reference, count and record the number of turns required to remove the tie-rod ends.
    Fig 9: Removing Tie-Rod Ends
    G01591779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the tie-rod ends.
    14. CAUTION: Do not use power tools to remove the nuts. The stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot can be damaged.
    NOTE: 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.
    Fig 10: Removing Both Stabilizer Bar Links From Stabilizer Bar
    G01591780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the nuts and detach both stabilizer bar links (5K483) from the stabilizer bar.
    • Discard the nuts.
  15. Remove and discard the nuts.
    • Discard the gasket.
    Fig 11: Removing Catalytic Converter Nuts And Gasket
    G01591781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove and discard the nuts and the U-bolt.
    • Support the muffler inlet pipe.
    • Remove the catalytic converter.
    Fig 12: Removing Muffler Inlet Pipe Nut And U-Bolt
    G01591782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove and discard the nuts.
    Fig 13: Removing Front Subframe Nut
    G01591783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the bolt and detach the bracket from the steering gear.
    Fig 14: Removing Bracket From Steering Gear
    G01591784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Support the rear of the front subframe with jack stands.
  20. Remove the bolts and lower the rear of the front subframe approximately 102 mm (4 inches).
    • Discard the bolts.
    Fig 15: Removing Bolts And Lower Rear Of Front Subframe
    G01591785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the steering gear (3504) through the left fender well.
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