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Maverick 2005 (08.2004-)

Power Steering - Steering Gear—Vehicles Built From: 12/2003 Maverick 2005 (08/2004-)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Tie-Rod End Remover

211-105 (T85M-3395-A)

 
Item
Part Number
Description
1
—
Tie-rod end jam nuts (part of 3280) (2 required)
2
—
Cotter pins (2 required)
3
W705833
Outer tie-rod end nuts (2 required)
4
3289-GA
Outer tie-rod end
5
3R827
Steering column coupling-to-steering gear pinch bolt
6
W707554-S
Steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose bracket-to-subframe bolt
7
W707554-S
Power steering pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt
8
W707428-S
Steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose bracket-to-steering gear stud
9
W708234-S
Power steering line clamp plate bolt
10
3A719
Power steering pressure line
11
3A713
Steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose
12
—
O-rings (2 required)
13
W500545-S
Steering gear mounting bolts (2 required)
14
3200
Steering gear

Removal and Installation

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:3.0L (4V) engine shown, 2.3L engine similar.
    Remove the rear transaxle insulator bracket.
    1. Remove the rear transaxle insulator bracket bolt.

        2. 1. To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

    1. Remove the 2 rear transaxle insulator bracket nuts.

        2. 1. To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

    1. Remove the rear transaxle insulator-to-bracket through-bolt.

        2. 1. To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  1. Remove the 2 outer tie-rod end cotter pins and the 2 tie-rod end nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

  1. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod end from the knuckle.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20A Safety Belt SystemSection 501-20B Supplemental Restraint System.
    Hold the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position using a suitable tool.
  1. Remove the steering column coupling-to-steering gear pinch bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  1. Remove the steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose bracket-to-subframe bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  1. Remove the power steering pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  1. Remove the steering gear-to-fluid return hose bracket-to-steering gear stud.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  1. Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new high pressure hose O-ring seal (3L551-AA) and a new return hose O-ring seal (3L551-BA).
    Remove the power steering pressure and return lines.
  1. Remove the 2 steering gear mounting bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 126 Nm (93 lb-ft).
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Remove the steering gear from the LH side of the vehicle.
    Remove the steering gear.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Section 211-00 Steering System - General Information.
  1. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to Section 204-00 Suspension System - General Information.

Inner Tie-Rod - Vehicles Built From: 12-2003 > < Power Steering Fluid Cooler