Aerostar 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1990)
6.
Remove the inner tie rod from the steering gear rack using a wrench on the rack teeth in combination with the following tools as shown in Figures
6 and 7.
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Yoke Locknut Wrench T81P-3504-G or Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool D90P-3290-A - Tempo/Topaz
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Nut Wrench T74P-3504-U - Aerostar, Thunderbird, Cougar, Continental, Mark VII & Mark VIII, Mustang, Taurus and Sable An adjustable
wrench may be used on the rack teeth.
CAUTION:
HAVE STEERING GEAR AT OR NEAR THE FULL TURN (LOCK) POSITION. USE A WRENCH ON THE RACK TEETH (FLAT) TO RESIST
RACK ROTATION AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE PINION DURING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. ALLOWING THE RACK AND
PINION TO INTERNALLY RESIST TIGHTENING OR LOOSENING TORQUES MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE STEERING GEAR.
7.
Clean the following components.
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The steering gear housing OD interface and boot bellows ID (each end).
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The steering gear housing ID and rack as required.
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All parts to be inspected and replaced if necessary. Make sure the rack threads are clean and dry.
CAUTION:
THOROUGHLY REMOVE ANY ABRASIVE MATERIAL. THESE CONTAMINANTS ARE EXTREMELY HARMFUL TO THE HIGH
PRESSURE STEERING GEAR RACK SEAL INTERFACE.
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