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Steering Gear: Installation

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  1. Using the special tool, install new seals on the power steering lines.
    Fig 1: Installing Seals On Power Steering Lines
    G01306434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the steering gear through the LH wheel well.
  3. Install the nuts.
    Fig 2: Installing Nuts
    G01306435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the bracket and screw.
    Fig 3: Installing Bracket And Screw
    G01306436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the power steering lines.
    Fig 4: Connecting Power Steering Lines
    G01306437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the heat shield. Install a new tie strap.
  7. Connect the intermediate steering shaft. Install a new pinch bolt and the dash weather seal.
    Fig 5: Connecting Intermediate Steering Shaft
    G01306438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the stabilizer bar and install the four bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing Stabilizer Bar
    G01306439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Raise the front subframe to the body.
  10. Attach the stabilizer bar links to the struts and install the nuts.
    Fig 7: Attaching Stabilizer Bar Links To Struts
    G01306440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install two new bolts.
    Fig 8: Installing Bolts
    G01306441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the flex pipe and install the two bolts.
    Fig 9: Connecting Flex Pipe
    G01306442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 10: Removing Special Tool
    G01306443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the two heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 11: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G01306444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the jack stands.
    Fig 12: Removing Jack Stands
    G01306445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the tie-rod ends. Install the castellated nuts and new cotter pins.
    Fig 13: Installing Cotter Pins
    G01306446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Purge the power steering system and check for leaks. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  18. Install the front wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  19. Check and if necessary adjust the wheel alignment. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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