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Steering Gear: Installation

  1. NOTE: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the pressure and return lines are disconnected from the steering gear or a fluid leak may occur.

    Install new O-ring seals on the pressure and return lines.

  2. Position the steering gear and install 2 new steering gear bolts.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  3. WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    Connect the lower steering column shaft to the steering gear and install the new bolt.

    • Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  4. Install the dash seal to the steering gear.
    • Center the dash seal on the steering gear and pull down to attach it to the steering gear.
    Fig 1: Installing Dash Seal To Steering Gear
    G06256295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: While tightening the subframe bolts, make sure the front subframe does not move. Misalignment of the subframe during bolt installation may damage the bolts and/or subframe.

    Using a suitable jack, raise the front subframe and loosely install the 2 upper and 4 lower subframe bolts.

    • Tighten the 4 lower subframe bolts to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the 2 upper subframe bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  6. Install the pressure and return lines to the power steering gear, rotate the steering line clamp plate and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
  7. Position the steering line retainer and install the steering line-to-steering gear bolt.
    • Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
  8. Install the transaxle roll restrictor bolt.
    • Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  9. Connect the stabilizer bar links to the struts and install 2 new nuts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  10. WARNING: Do not reuse a tie rod-to-wheel knuckle nut. This can result in nut failure and loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    Install 2 new outer tie-rod end nuts.

    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  11. Install the wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  12. WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    Connect the upper steering column shaft to the lower steering column shaft and install the new bolt.

    • Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  13. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM FILLING .
  14. Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT ANGLES .
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