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Steering Gear: Installation

NOTE: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.
  1. Install a new high pressure hose O-ring seal (3F886-AA) and a new return hose O-ring seal (3F886-BA).
    2. CAUTION: Make sure the pressure valve is correctly located in the valve body.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Gear
    G03191510Courtesy 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 2: Installing Steering Column Coupling Shaft And Floor Seal
    G03191511Courtesy 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 3: Aligning/Installing Crossmember
    G03191512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the crossmember bolts.
    Fig 4: Installing Crossmember Bolts
    G03191513Courtesy 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 5: Installing Power Steering Hoses
    G03191514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the hose support clamp.
    Fig 6: Installing Hose Support Clamp
    G03191515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the steering gear heat shield.
    Fig 7: Installing Steering Gear Heat Shield
    G03191516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the support insulator to transaxle center bolt.
    Fig 8: Installing Support Insulator To Transaxle Center Bolt
    G03191517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the fluid cooler hose.
    Fig 9: Connecting Fluid Cooler Hose
    G03191518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the stabilizer bar links to the strut and spring assemblies.
    Fig 10: Installing Stabilizer Bar Links To Strut And Spring Assemblies
    G03191519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. WARNING: Install new tie-rod end retaining nuts. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Fig 11: Installing Tie-Rod Ends
    G03191520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the tie-rod ends.
  15. Install the wheels.
    Fig 12: Installing Wheels
    G03191521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. CAUTION: Make sure the steering is in the straight-ahead position, before lowering the vehicle.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
    17. WARNING: Install a new clamp bolt. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Fig 13: Connecting Steering Column Coupling Shaft To Steering Gear Pinion Extension
    G03191522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the steering column coupling shaft to the steering gear pinion extension.
  18. Install the instrument panel lower panel.
    1. Secure the fastener.
    2. Install the screws.
    Fig 14: Installing Instrument Panel Lower Panel
    G03191523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Fill the system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  20. If a new steering gear has been installed, check the toe adjustment. For additional information, refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES .
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