Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2002)
11. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column intermediate shaft to rotate while the shaft is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to the
clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear input shaft. Install the pinch bolt.
12. Install the power steering fluid cooler.
13. Install the front stabilizer bar.
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Orientate the front stabilizer bar as noted during removal.
14. Install the LH tie-rod end on the front wheel spindle tie-rod.
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Rotate the tie-rod end the number of turns recorded during removal.
15. Connect the tie-rod ends to the steering knuckles.
1
Position the tie-rod ends on the steering knuckles.
2
Install the castellated nuts.
3
Install the new cotter pins.
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Check that the brake dust shields are not bent and are not in contact with the outer tie-rod boot seals.
