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Steering Gear: Installation

    NOTE: Check the O-ring seals for perishing, splits or cuts.
    Fig 1: Installing New O-ring Seals
    G03431476Courtesy 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 Mounting Bolts
    G03431477Courtesy 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 & Floor Seal
    G03431478Courtesy 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.
      Fig 4: Aligning Crossmember
      G03431479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
  5. Install the crossmember bolts.
    Fig 5: Installing Crossmember Bolts
    G03431480Courtesy 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.
      Fig 6: Installing Power Steering Hoses
      G03431481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. Install the bolt.
  9. Install the hose support clamp.
    Fig 7: Installing Hose Support Clamp
    G03431482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the steering gear heat shield.
    Fig 8: Installing Steering Gear Heat Shield
    G03431483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the support insulator to transaxle center bolt.
    Fig 9: Installing Support Insulator To Transaxle Center Bolt
    G03431484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the fluid cooler hose.
    Fig 10: Connecting Fluid Cooler Hose
    G03431485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the stabilizer bar links to the strut and spring assemblies.
    Fig 11: Installing Stabilizer Bar Links
    G03431486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. WARNING: Install new tie-rod end retaining nuts. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Fig 12: Installing Tie-Rod Ends
    G03431487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the tie-rod ends.
  15. Install the wheels.
    Fig 13: Installing Wheels
    G03431488Courtesy 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 14: Connecting Steering Column Coupling Shaft
    G03431489Courtesy 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.
      Fig 15: Installing Instrument Panel Lower Panel
      G03431490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. Install the screws.
  19. Fill the system.
  20. If a new steering gear has been installed, check the toe adjustment. For additional information, refer to TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT .
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