Disassembly & Reassembly: Notes

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NOTE: Steering gear cannot be disassembled on Tribute models. If defective, a new steering gear must be installed.

Remove steering gear assembly. See STEERING GEAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. As an aid to disassembly and reassembly, use illustrations. See Figure-Figure . For reassembly reference, keep components in order of disassembly. Replace worn or damaged components as necessary.
On all models, after steering rack reassembly, but before installing tie rods, check pinion preload. See PINION PRELOAD under ADJUSTMENTS.