Escort L4-98 1.6L SOHC VIN 4 2-bbl HP (1984)
1.
Clean exterior of steering gear.
2.
Place steering gear in a soft jawed vise with yoke cover up.
3.
Remove yoke cover, shims, gasket and yoke spring.
4.
Discard gasket.
Assembly
1.
Clean cover and cover flange areas.
2.
Assemble yoke and spring.
3.
Install a new gasket. If yoke to rack spring tension adjustment is needed or new shims are to be installed, refer to ``Support Yoke To Rack.''
4.
Install shim pack and cover.
5.
Apply a suitable sealant to cover bolt threads, then torque bolts to 15---20 ft. lbs. except 1982---85 Escort, EXP, Lynx and LN7, and 1984---85
Tempo and Topaz. For Escort, EXP, Lynx, LN7, Tempo and Topaz, torque bolts to 5---8 ft. lbs.
Tie Rod Ends, Bellows & Ball Joint Sockets
Fig. 3 Removing roll pin from ball socket
Fig. 4 Removing tie rod and ball socket assembly
Disassemble
1.
Install two long bolts and washers through bushings and attach gear to holding fixture T57L-500-B, or equivalent.
2.
Loosen jam nuts on outer ends of tie rods, then remove tie rod ends and jam nuts.
3.
Remove four clamps attaching bellows to tie rods and gear housing.
4.
Drain power steering fluid, then remove bellows with breather tube. Use care not to damage bellows.
5.
If pinion is to be removed, remove pinion before proceeding as described under Input Shaft & Valve Assembly.
6.
Thread point of roll pin remover T78P-3504-N into roll pin on ball socket and tighten tool finger tight, then remove roll pins, Fig. 3.
7.
If pinion was not removed, remove gear housing from holding fixture and place on bench to prevent damage to gear teeth.
8.
Position rack so that several teeth are exposed. Hold rack using an adjustable wrench on end teeth while loosening ball sockets with tool No.
T74P-3504-U, or equivalent Fig. 4.
