Mountaineer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (2000)
20. Remove the steering gear to crossmember insulator bushings.
21. Rotate the steering gear control valve housing toward the front of the vehicle.
22. Turn the steering gear input shaft to the right until the stop is reached.
23. Move the steering gear as far to the RH side of the vehicle as possible.
24. Move the LH front wheel spindle tie-rod forward to clear the frame crossmember.