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Steering Gear: Removal

  1. If installing a new steering gear, connect the scan tool and upload the module configuration information from the PSCM.
  2. Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
    Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel Position Using Suitable Holding Device
    G07420778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the front wheels and tires. REFER to WHEEL AND TIRE
  4. Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
  5. Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar link upper nuts.
  6. Remove the 2 outer tie-rod end nuts and separate the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckle.
  7. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
  8. If equipped with a 3.5L engine, remove the exhaust Y-pipe. REFER to EXHAUST Y-PIPE .
  9. Remove the roll restrictor-to-subframe bolt.
  10. Remove the flap heat shield bolt and position the flap heat shield to access the EPAS electrical connectors.
  11. Remove the wiring harness-to-steering gear bolt.
  12. Disconnect the 2 EPAS electrical connectors and detach the 2 wiring pin-type retainers from the steering gear.
  13. Remove the 2 RH inner fender shield-to-subframe pin-type retainers.
  14. Position 300-OTC1585AE  under the subframe.
    Fig 2: Positioning Stabilizer Bar To Full Up Position
    G07420779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the 2 subframe rearward bolts, the 4 support bracket bolts and the 2 subframe support brackets.
  16. Loosen the 2 subframe forward bolts.
  17. Lower the subframe to gain access to the steering gear.
  18. Position the stabilizer bar to the full up position.
  19. Remove and discard the 2 steering gear bolts and remove the steering gear from the RH side of the vehicle.
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