Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L (2009)
3. NOTICE: Take care not to scuff or tear the steering gear bellows boots.
Move the steering gear as far to the RH side of the vehicle as possible.
4. Move the LH inner tie rod into the opening in the crossmember and move the steering gear into position.
5. To place the steering gear in the straight-ahead position, turn the steering gear input shaft to the left by one-half the number of turns previously
recorded.
6. Rotate the steering gear control valve housing toward the rear of the vehicle.
7. Install the 2 steering gear studs.
8. NOTICE: Hold the tops of the steering gear studs to avoid damaging the steering gear fluid transfer tubes.
Install the 2 steering gear nuts.
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Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
9. NOTICE: New O-rings must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear or a fluid leak may occur.
Position the pressure and return lines and install the steering line clamp plate nut.
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Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
10. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to
the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and re-centered.
For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
Connect the steering column shaft to the steering gear and install a new bolt.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
