Steering Gear: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install new O-ring seals on the pressure and return lines.
- Position the steering gear.
- Install the steering gear through the LH wheel opening.
- Install the 2 steering gear brackets and the steering gear bolts and nuts.
- Tighten to 250 Nm (185 lb-ft).
- Install the 2 steering gear bracket bolts and nuts.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Connect the lower steering column shaft to the steering gear and install the lower steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Install the 2 outer tie-rod ends on the steering gear.
- Position the 2 outer tie-rod ends on the wheel knuckles and install the nuts.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Tighten the 2 tie-rod jam nuts.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Connect the pressure line and install the steering line clamp plate bolt.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
- Position the oil drip shield and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- If equipped, install the skid plate and the 4 skid plate bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION
article.
- Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.