Mountaineer V8-302 5.0L VIN P EFI (1998)
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.
20. Remove the nuts.
CAUTION: Hold the tops of the steering gear to crossmember stud bolts to avoid damaging the steering gear fluid transfer tubes.
21. Remove the stud bolts and washers.
22. Remove the steering gear to crossmember insulator bushings.
23. Rotate the steering gear control valve housing toward the front of the vehicle.