Mountaineer V8-302 5.0L VIN P EFI (1998)
24. Move the LH front wheel spindle tie-rod into the opening in the crossmember and move the steering gear into position.
25. To place the steering gear in the straight ahead position, turn the steering gear input shaft to the left by half the number of turns recorded
previously.
26. 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 debris.
27. Install the steering gear-to-crossmember washers and stud bolts.
CAUTION: Hold the tops of the steering gear-to-crossmember stud bolts to avoid damaging the steering gear fluid transfer tubes.
28. Install the nuts.
29. Lower the engine.
CAUTION: Do not rotate the steering wheel when the lower steering column shaft is disconnected, or damage to the clockspring will result.
30. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear input shaft. Install the pinch bolt.
31. Connect the steering gear hoses.
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Connect the power steering return hose.
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Connect the power steering pressure hose.
