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Steering Gear: Removal

CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
    • Remove the key.
    3. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column 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: Locating Upper Steering Column Shaft-To-Lower Steering Column Shaft Bolt
    G04651752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the upper steering column shaft-to-lower steering column shaft bolt.
  4. Remove the lower radiator air deflector. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
    5. CAUTION: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
    CAUTION: Leave the tie-rod end nuts in place to protect the ball studs.
  5. Loosen the 2 tie-rod end nuts.
    6. CAUTION: Protect the ball joint seal to prevent damage.
  6. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
    • Remove and discard the tie-rod end nuts.
      Fig 2: Separating Tie-Rod Ends From Wheel Knuckles
      G04651753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove and discard the 2 upper stabilizer bar link nuts.
    Fig 3: Locating Upper Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts
    G04651754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the engine support insulator-to-transaxle center bolt.
    Fig 4: Locating Engine Support Insulator-To-Transaxle Center Bolt
    G04651755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 2 steering gear heat shield bolts.
    Fig 5: Locating Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolts
    G04651756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolt, rotate the clamp plate and disconnect the power steering lines from the steering gear.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
      Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Lines Bolt From Steering Gear
      G04651757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using a suitable jack, support the subframe.
    • Remove the 6 subframe bolts.
    12. NOTE: It is not necessary to separate the lower ball joints from the wheel knuckle when lowering the subframe.
    Fig 7: Lowering Subframe
    G04651758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Lower the subframe.
  13. Remove the dash panel seal boot.
  14. Remove the bolt and detach the lower steering column shaft from the steering gear.
    • Discard the bolt.
  15. Remove the 2 steering gear bolts and the steering gear.
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