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Steering Gear: Installation

    NOTE: Check the O-ring seals for perishing, splits or cuts.
    Fig 1: Installing O-Ring Seals As Necessary
    G01611050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install new O-ring seals as necessary.
    2. CAUTION: Make Sure The Pressure Valve Is Correctly Located In The Valve Body.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Gear
    G01611051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the steering gear.
    3. NOTE: Visually Inspect The Floor Seal Before Installation. Make Sure The Sealing Surface Of The Floor Seal Is Clean And Not Permanently Deformed. The Foam Portion Of The Floor Seal Should Be Between 20-25 Mm. Install A New Floor Seal If Below The Specified Value.
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Coupling Shaft And Floor Seal
    G01611052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column coupling shaft and floor seal.
  4. Using The Special Tools, Align The Crossmember.
    1. Insert The Guide Pins Through The Crossmember Aligning Holes.
    2. Slide The Locking Plates Into The Grooves And Tighten The Guide Pin Sleeve.
    3. Raise The Crossmember, Engaging The Guide Pins Into The Chassis Aligning Holes.
      Fig 4: Aligning Crossmember
      G01611053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the crossmember bolts.
    Fig 5: Installing Crossmember Bolts
    G01611054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the transmission jack.
  7. Remove the subframe alignment pins.
  8. Install the power steering hoses.
    1. Rotate the clamp plate.
    2. Install the bolt.
      Fig 6: Installing Power Steering Hoses
      G01611055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. Install the hose support clamp.
      Fig 7: Installing Hose Support Clamp
      G01611056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. Install the steering gear heat shield.
      Fig 8: Installing Steering Gear Heat Shield
      G01611057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. Install the support insulator to transaxle center bolt.
      Fig 9: Installing Support Insulator To Transaxle Center Bolt
      G01611058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. Connect the fluid cooler hose.
      Fig 10: Connecting Fluid Cooler Hose
      G01611059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. Install the stabilizer bar links to the strut and spring assemblies.
      Fig 11: Installing Stabilizer Bar Links To Strut And Spring Assemblies
      G01611060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
      8. WARNING: Install new tie-rod end retaining nuts. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
      Fig 12: Installing Tie-Rod Ends
      G01611061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. Install the tie-rod ends.
    9. Install the wheels.
      Fig 13: Installing Wheels
      G01611062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
      10. CAUTION: Make sure the steering is in the straight-ahead position, before lowering the vehicle.
    10. Lower the vehicle.
      11. WARNING: Install a new clamp bolt. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
      Fig 14: Connecting Steering Column Coupling Shaft To Steering Gear Pinion Extension
      G01611063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. Connect the steering column coupling shaft to the steering gear pinion extension.
    12. Install the instrument panel lower panel.
      1. Secure the fastener.
      2. Install the screws.
      Fig 15: Installing Instrument Panel Lower Panel
      G01611064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. Fill the system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    14. If a new steering gear has been installed, check the toe adjustment. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .
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