Removal And Installation: Gear: Installation

Use (A) Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool to install the (B) front wheel spindle tie rods.

Fig 1: Installing Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rods Using Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the front suspension steering ball stud dust seals and clamps.

Fig 2: Installing Front Suspension Steering Ball Stud Dust Seals And Clamps
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Thread the tie rod end jam nuts onto the front wheel spindle tie rod.
Thread the tie rod ends onto the front wheel spindle tie rod. Line up alignment marks.
Tighten the tie rod end jam nuts.

Fig 3: Tightening Tie Rod End Jam Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the (A) steering gear from (B) Steering Gear Holding Fixture and Head Mounting Fixture.

Fig 4: Removing Steering Gear From Steering Gear Holding Fixture
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the steering gear from the RH side of vehicle.
Align the steering column input shaft coupling and the steering gear input shaft.
Install the steering gear mounting brackets and nuts.

Fig 5: Installing Steering Gear Mounting Brackets And Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
On vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, install the gearshift lever stabilizer bar and support.
On vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, install the transmission gearshift and clevis.

NOTE: Install new teflon seals 388898-S on the power steering pressure hose fittings before connecting the hose.

NOTE: Make sure that the threads are clean and free of debris before connecting the hose.

Fig 6: Connecting Power Steering Pressure Hose On Steering Gear

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure that the threads are clean and free of debris before connecting the hose.

Fig 7: Connecting Power Steering Return Hose To Steering Gear

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Connect the power steering return hose to the steering gear.
Install a new strap to secure the hoses to the steering gear.

Fig 8: Installing Strap To Secure Hoses To Steering Gear
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the crossmember.

Fig 9: Installing Crossmember
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the RH boot shield and install the pushpin.
Install the RH splash shield and the six bolts.

Fig 10: Installing RH Splash Shield And Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install both (A) tie rod ends into the (B) front wheel knuckles (3K186).

Fig 11: Installing Tie Rod Ends Into Front Wheel Knuckles
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If necessary, tighten (never loosen) the tie rod end nut until the castellations line up with the cotter pin hole.

Fig 12: Installing Tie Rod End Nut And Cotter Pin

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the tie rod end nut and a new cotter pin.
Install the wheel and tire assemblies.

Fig 13: Installing Wheel And Tire Assemblies
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the steering column input shaft coupling to steering gear input shaft pinch bolt.

Fig 14: Installing Steering Column Input Shaft Coupling To Steering Gear Input Shaft Pinch Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the inner steering column tube boot and the steering column tube boot.
1. Position the inner steering column tube boot.
2. Position the steering column tube boot.
3. Install the five bolts.
Fig 15: Installing Inner Steering Column Tube Boot And Steering Column Tube Boot
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fill the power steering system; refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Align the front wheels to specifications.