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Steering Gear: Removal

  1. Place the wheels in the straight-ahead position and the ignition switch in the OFF position.
  2. Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  3. Remove the cotter pins and castellated nuts.
    • Discard the cotter pins.
      Fig 1: Removing Cotter Pins
      G01306421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, disconnect the tie-rod ends (3A130).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Tie-Rod Ends
    G01306422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the two heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
    G01306423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, support the flex pipe.
    Fig 4: Supporting Flex Pipe
    G01306424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the two flange bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Flange Bolts
    G01306425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Support the front subframe (5C145) with jack stands under the front jack pads.
    Fig 6: Supporting Front Subframe With Jack Stands
    G01306426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the nuts and disconnect the stabilizer bar links from the struts.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar Links
    G01306427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove and discard the two bolts.
    Fig 8: Removing Bolts
    G01306428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Lower the subframe approximately 3-4 inches to gain access to the stabilizer bar bracket insulators (5484).
  12. Remove the four bolts and the stabilizer bar and links.
    Fig 9: Removing Stabilizer Bar And Links
    G01306429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the dash opening weather seal (3513) aside. Remove and discard the pinch bolt. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft (3A525).
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Intermediate Steering Shaft
    G01306430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove and discard the tie strap. Position the heat shield (3F750) aside.
  15. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 11: Removing Nuts
    G01306431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the power steering lines. Remove and discard the seals.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Power Steering Lines
    G01306432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the screw. Position the bracket aside.
    Fig 13: Removing Screw
    G01306433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Rotate the steering gear (3504) and remove it through the LH wheel well.
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