Steering Gear: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.
- Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
- Remove the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION .
- Remove the pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolt.
- Discard the 2 seals.
- Release the clamp and disconnect the return hose from the steering gear.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the steering gear heat shield.
- Remove the 3 pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolts.
- Remove and discard the 4 steering gear bolts.
- Remove the steering gear.
NOTE:
Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).