Escape 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
4. Remove the 3 bolts and the rear transaxle mounting plate.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
5. NOTE: Do not loosen the tie-rod end nut to align the slot in the nut with the tie-rod end stud through-hole.
Remove the 2 outer tie-rod end cotter pins and the 2 tie-rod end nuts.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
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If necessary, continue to tighten the tie-rod end nut until the slot in the nut aligns with the tie-rod end stud through-hole.
6. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod end from the knuckle.
7. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If
there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. Refer to Air Bag Systems.
Hold the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position using a suitable tool.
8. Remove the nuts and the steering column boot.
9. Remove the steering column coupling-to-steering gear pinch bolt.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
10. Remove the steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose bracket-to-subframe bolt.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
11. Remove the power steering pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
12. Remove the steering gear-to-fluid return hose bracket-to-steering gear stud.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
13. Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).