Expedition 4WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
17. Install the steering gear ball return guide on the piston.
WARNING: HOLD THE BALL RETURN GUIDES UNTIL THE CAP OR CLIP IS REINSTALLED FAILURE TO HOLD THE
GUIDES WILL RESULT IN A TRAPPED BALL OR BALLS, WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IF THE BALL
GUIDES BECOME UNSEATED AT ANY TIME, REMOVE ALL THE BALLS AND REPEAT THE PROCEDURE.
18. Rotate the piston while holding the steering gear ball return guide and install the 28 ball bearings into the opening in the ball guide.
WARNING:
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THE CORRECT NUMBER OF BALLS ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER GEAR OPERATION. COUNT THE BALLS AND
INSERT EACH CAREFULLY.
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TO MAKE SURE THE BALLS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED, ROTATE THE STEERING GEAR INPUT WORM GEAR
AND RACK FROM ONE END OF TRAVEL TO THE OTHER WITHOUT ALLOWING THE POPPET ADJUSTER TO
CONTACT THE VALVE HOUSING OR MOVING THE VALVE HOUSING PILOT FACE MORE THAN 69.1 MM (2-3/4
INCHES) FROM THE INPUT END OF THE RACK PISTON. IF THE STEERING GEAR INPUT WORM GEAR AND RACK
CANNOT BE ROTATED, REINSTALL THE BALLS. IF A STEERING GEAR IS INSTALLED WITH A STEERING GEAR
INPUT WORM GEAR AND RACK THAT CANNOT ROTATE, THE STEERING GEAR WILL NOT FUNCTION
CORRECTLY AND STEERING AND GEAR FAILURE CAN RESULT.
19. Install the steering gear ball return guide clamp.
(1) Position the steering gear ball return guide clamp.
(2) Install the bolts
