Mustang V8-302 5.0L (1982)
Fig. 4 Pinion bearing locknut removal & installation. Capri, Fairmont, Mustang & Zephyr
13.
Install a new pinion bearing locknut on pinion shaft, Fig. 4. While holding input shaft, torque locknut to 23 to 34 ft. lbs. Rack should be away from
stop when torquing locknut.
14.
Install pinion bearing plug using a torque wrench and a 1{1-8} in. socket. Torque plug to 40 to 60 ft. lbs.
15.
Install flare gaskets into line fittings on gear housing and valve housing. Install pressure lines and torque fittings to 10 to 15 lbs.
16.
Install yoke plug locknut. Prior to torquing locknut, adjust rack yoke preload as described under ``Rack Yoke Bearing Preload Adjustment.''
Torque yoke plug locknut to 44 to 66 ft. lbs.
GEAR HOUSING, RACK YOKE BEARING, RACK ASSEMBLY, RACK BUSHING & OIL SEALS
Disassemble
1.
Remove tie rods and sockets from both ends of rack, also remove input shaft and valve assembly as described previously.
2.
Using tool No. T74P-3504-U, or equivalent remove yoke plug locknut. Remove yoke plug using tool No. T77P-3504-A, or equivalent, then
remove yoke spring and bearing from gear housing.
Fig. 12 Rack bushing locknut removal or installation. Fairmont & Zephyr
