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Steering Gear: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

    On All Vehicles 

    NOTE: With the mounting bolts removed, slide the gear rearward to connect the steering coupling to the steering gear shaft.
  1. Position the steering gear in the vehicle.
  2. Lower the hoist.
  3. Install the two steering gear mounting bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Two Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    G03429441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the steering shaft boot.
  5. Install the steering shaft.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Shaft
    G03429442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the power steering pressure and return line bracket bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Pressure And Return Line Bracket Bolts
    G03429443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the generator splash shield.
    Fig 4: Installing Generator Splash Shield
    G03429444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
  9. Install a new high pressure hose O-ring seal (3L551-AA) and a new return hose O-ring seal (3L551-BA).
  10. Connect the power steering pressure and return lines to the steering gear and install the bolt.
    Fig 5: Connecting Power Steering Pressure And Return Lines To Steering Gear
    G03429445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the steering gear coupling pinch bolt and slide the boot down.
    Fig 6: Installing Steering Gear Coupling Pinch Bolt And Slide Boot Down
    G03429446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Thread the tie-rod end jam nuts onto the front wheel spindle tie rods.
    13. NOTE: Use the numbers recorded from removal to install the tie-rod ends.
  13. Thread the tie-rod ends onto the front wheel spindle tie rods.
  14. Tighten the tie-rod end jam nuts.
    Fig 7: Tightening Tie-Rod End Jam Nuts
    G03429447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.
    Fig 8: Connecting Tie-Rod End To Knuckle
    G03429448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the tie-rod end to the knuckle.
    1. Install the nut.
    2. Install the cotter pin.

    16. On Vehicles Equipped With Manual Transmission 

  16. Install the rear transaxle insulator bracket and the bolts.
    Fig 9: Installing Rear Transaxle Insulator Bracket And Bolts
    G03429449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    17. All vehicles 

  17. Install the front wheels. .

    18. Vehicles equipped with automatic transmission 

  18. Install the rear transaxle insulator bracket and the bolts.
    Fig 10: Installing Rear Transaxle Insulator Bracket And Bolts
    G03429450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    19. All vehicles 

    NOTE: 2.0L Zetec shown, 3.0L (4V) similar.
    Fig 11: Installing Rear Transaxle Insulator
    G03429451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the rear transaxle insulator.
  20. Fill and leak check the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  21. Align the front wheels to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATION & PROCEDURES .
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