Escort L4-98 1.6L SOHC VIN 5 FI (1985)
Fig. 22 Installing rack bushing lock ring. 1982 Capri, Mustang & 1984---86 Mustang SVO
10.
Using lock ring wrench tool No. T77P-3504-A, or equivalent, with drive tabs engaged in the end plate slots, push in end plate until end plate
retainer wire groove is visible through the rack cylinder slot. Rotate end plate to line up the retainer wire hole with the cylinder slot, insert bent end
of the retainer wire in the wire hole and rotate end plate clockwise until the retainer wire is fully engaged. Turn an additional 180 degrees, Fig. 22.
11.
Install tie rod ball sockets as described previously.
12.
Install input shaft and valve assembly as described previously.
13.
Install yoke bearing, spring, plug and locknut. Prior to torquing locknut, adjust yoke bearing preload as described under ``Rack Yoke Bearing
Preload Adjustment.''
14.
Install bellows and tie rod ends.
Input Shaft Seal
Fig. 3 Checking pinion shaft cover alignment. 1982---85 Escort, EXP, Lynx, LN7, & 1984---85 Tempo & Topaz
