Escort L4-122 2.0L SOHC (1997)
11. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose and cap the line.
12. Remove the strap holding the hoses to the steering gear housing. Discard the strap.
13. On vehicles with a manual transaxle, remove the nut and disconnect the transmission gearshift rod and clevis from the transaxle.
14. On vehicles with a manual transaxle, remove the extension bar nut and disconnect the gearshift lever stabilizer bar and support from the transaxle.
15. Remove the two steering gear mounting brackets.
a. Remove the two nuts from each bracket (1).
b. Remove the two steering gear mounting brackets (2).
16. Remove the (A) pushpin and position the (B) RH boot shield aside.
17. Remove the steering gear assembly from the RH side of the vehicle.
