Tempo L4-140 2.3L CFI (1985)
Steering Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering Gear - Attaching Hardware
Article No. STEERING GEAR - ATTACHING HARDWARE 87-4-11
FORD 1981-87 ESCORT, EXP 1984-87 TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1981-83 LN7 1981-87 LYNX 1984-87 TOPAZ
ISSUE:
Two different types of steering gear mounting clamps and retaining nuts have been used on the above vehicles. All vehicles except for 1987
models built from Job #1 to 01/15/87 use J-nut fasteners. The 1987 vehicles built Job #1 to 01/15/87 use Strux nut fasteners.
Figure 6 - Article 87-4-11
ACTION:
When servicing the steering gear mounting hardware, refer to Figure 6 for the acceptable mounting clamp and nut combinations. Also, note
