Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999)
8. Install the steering gear to crossmember insulator bushings as shown.
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The large end of the metal sleeve must be positioned downward.
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Check that the mounting surfaces on the crossmember are clean and free of foreign material.
9. Install the steering gear to crossmember washers and stud bolts.
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The dished side of the washer faces downward.
10. CAUTION: Hold the tops of the steering gear to crossmember stud bolts to avoid damaging the steering gear fluid transfer tubes.
Install the nuts.
11. CAUTION: Do not rotate the steering wheel when the lower steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the air bag sliding
contact will result.
Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear input shaft. Install a new lower steering column pinch bolt.
