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Steering Gear - 3.0L 4V: Removal

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  1. Turn the steering wheel 1/4 turn and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove both front wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  3. Loosen the tie-rod end jam nuts.
    Fig 1: Loosening Tie-Rod End Jam Nuts
    G01591800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove and discard the cotter pins and nuts.
    Fig 2: Removing Cotter Pins
    G01591801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. 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 3: Identifying Special Tool For Removing Tie-Rod Ends From Wheel Knuckle
    G01591802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod ends (3A130) from the wheel knuckles (3K185/3K186).
    6. NOTE: For assembly reference, count and record the number of turns required to remove the tie-rod ends.
    Fig 4: Removing Tie-Rod Ends
    G01591803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the tie-rod ends.
    7. CAUTION: Do not use power tools to remove the nuts. The stabilizer link ball joint or the 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 ball joint nut.
    Fig 5: Removing Both Stabilizer Bar Links From Stabilizer Bar
    G01591804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the nuts and detach both stabilizer bar links (5K483) from the stabilizer bar.
    • Discard the nuts.
    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 6: Disconnect Intermediate Shaft Coupling
    G01591805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the bolt and disconnect the intermediate shaft coupling.
    • Discard the bolt.
  9. Remove and discard the nuts.
    • Discard the gasket.
    Fig 7: Removing Catalytic Converter Nuts
    G01591806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove and discard the nuts and the U-bolt.
    • Support the muffler inlet pipe.
    • Remove the catalytic converter.
    Fig 8: Removing Muffler Inlet Pipe Nuts And U-bolt
    G01591807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove and discard the nuts.
    Fig 9: Removing Subframe Nut
    G01591808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Support the rear of the subframe with jack stands.
  13. Remove the bolts and lower the rear of the subframe approximately 102 mm (4 inches).
    • Discard the bolts.
    Fig 10: Removing Bolts And Lower Rear Of Subframe
    G01591809Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch (3N824) electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Switch Electrical Connector
    G01591810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 12: Removing Steering Linkage Bolts
    G01591811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the bolt and detach the power steering pressure hose (3A714).
    Fig 13: Removing Power Steering Pressure Hose
    G01591812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the bolts and the bracket/heat shield.
    Fig 14: Removing Bracket/Heat Shield
    G01591813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the power steering lines.
    • Remove and discard the seals.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Power Steering Lines
    G01591814Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the steering gear (3504) through the left fender well.
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