Cougar/XR7 V8-302 5.0L (1983)
when removing the pin to avoid damaging the threads on the rack assembly.
4.
If a split nylon washer (part number N-802714) is attached to the existing steering gear shaft, remove and retain the washer, 5. Reinstall the tie
rods and install a new roll pin to each tie rod ball joint socket.
6.
Reinstall the split nylon washer previously removed in Step 4 to the new steering gear assembly.
7.
Reinstall the bellows and breather tube to the new steering gear assembly. Use the new clamps provided with the new assembly to retain the
bellows to the steering gear assembly and the tie rods.
8.
FOR 1978 AND 1979-MODEL FAIRMONT, ZEPHYR, AND 1979-MODEL MUSTANG, CAPRI VEHICLES ONLY:
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Install a steering shaft lower flange (part number E0SZ-3A525-A) on the flexible coupling.
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Inspect the fittings on the power steering pressure and return hoses to determine if adapters must be installed. If adapters are required,
install service part number D8BZ-3A766-A.
For All Vehicles
9.
Install the new steering gear assembly to the vehicle. Determine the correct Ford service part number required by referring to the part code legend
shown under the "Vehicles Involved" portion of these instructions.
10.
Flush the power steering pump in accordance with the procedure described in Section 13-01 of the appropriate vehicle/model year Ford Car Shop
Manual.
Attachment I Page 4 of 6
PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION
Parts required for Owner Notification Program M24 may be ordered through normal order processing channels. Please be sure that parts are available in
your dealership before scheduling the repair.
Ford Service
Part
Dealer
Part Number
Code
Description
Class
Price
E4DZ-3L547-A
A
Gear Assembly, Power
A
$ 90.00
Steering - Short
E4SZ-3L547-A
B
Gear Assembly, Power
B
90.00
Steering - Short
E0SZ-3A525-A a/-
-
Flange, Steering Shaft
BM
3.25
Lower
D8BZ-3A766-A a/
-
Kit, Adapter
A
7.72
XTIQF
-
Fluid, Automatic Trans-
V
1.35/Qt.
mission (3 Quarts)
(Based on
$ 32.49 for
carton of 24)
a/ Applicable only to 1978 and 1979-model Fairmont, Zephyr and 1979-model Mustang, Capri vehicles.
PARTS RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
Consistent with Subject 4.1, Page 5 of the Warranty and Policy Manual, you must retain the replaced Ford-manufactured power rack and pinion steering
gear assemblies for 40 days for pickup by a Ford Authorized Remanufacturer or recall by Ford.
Dealerships are requested to remove all of the following Ford service parts from their inventory and return them for credit to their facing Parts
Distribution Centers:
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Power Rack and Pinion Steering
Gear Assembly
(Base Part Number 3504)
D8BZ-B
E1BZ-B
E3DZ-B
E4DZ-C
D9BZ-A
E2DZ-A
E3DZ-C
E4DZ-D
E0BZ-A
E2DZ-D
E3DZ-D
E4SZ-A
