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Steering Gear: Removal

  1. Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
    Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel In Straight-Ahead Position Using Suitable Holding Device
    G06063988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, remove and recenter the clockspring. For additional information, REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
    Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Shaft-To-Steering Gear Bolt
    G07977940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
  3. Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to NOISE, VIBRATION & HARSHNESS .
  4. Remove and discard the 2 outer tie rod nuts.
  5. Using the Tie Rod End Remover, separate the outer tie rods from the wheel knuckles.
    Fig 3: Separating Outer Tie Rods From Wheel Knuckles Using Tie Rod End Remover
    G07977941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar link-to-strut nuts and disconnect the stabilizer bar links from the struts.
  7. Remove the 2 subframe brace-to-body bolts.
    Fig 4: Locating Subframe Brace-To-Body Bolts
    G07977942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the exhaust isolator.
    Fig 5: Locating Exhaust Isolator
    G07977943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the engine roll restrictor bolt.
    Fig 6: Locating Engine Roll Restrictor Bolt
    G07977944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Support the front subframe using a suitable transmission jack.
    Fig 7: Supporting Front Subframe Using Suitable Transmission Jack
    G07977945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Mark the position of the subframe-to-frame mounting location at each mounting point on the vehicle frame rails to aide in installation.
  12. Remove the 4 subframe bolts and discard the 2 rearward bolts.
    Fig 8: Locating Subframe Bolts And Rearward Bolts
    G07977946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Lower the front subframe approximately 155 mm (6.102 in).
    Fig 9: Lowering Front Subframe Approximately 155 mm (6.102 in)
    G07977947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 3 steering gear bolts and the steering gear.
    Fig 10: Locating Steering Gear Bolts
    G07978157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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