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Removal And Installation

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NOTE: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the pressure and return lines are disconnected from the steering gear.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Place the front wheels in the straight-ahead position and the ignition switch in the OFF position.
    3. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  3. Remove the bolt and detach the steering column shaft from the gear.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) (commercial chassis).
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) (non-commercial chassis).
  4. Disconnect the pressure and return line fittings from the steering gear.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  5. Remove the drag link-to-sector shaft arm cotter pin, nut retainer and nut.
    • Discard the cotter pin.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  6. Using the special tool, separate the sector shaft arm from the drag link.
    7. Fig 1: Separating Sector Shaft Arm From Drag Link Using Special Tool (211-003)
    GF0044828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 3 steering gear bolts and the gear.
    • To install, tighten to 165 Nm (122 lb-ft).
  8. Secure the steering gear in a vise and remove the sector shaft arm nut and lock washer.
    • To install, tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).
  9. Using the special tool, remove the steering gear sector shaft arm.
    10. Fig 2: Removing Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm
    GF0012588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: When connecting pressure and return line fittings with O-ring seals, new seals must be installed.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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