Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L (2009)
10. Remove the steering line clamp plate nut and disconnect the pressure and return lines.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
11. NOTICE: Hold the tops of the steering gear studs to avoid damaging the steering gear fluid transfer tubes.
Remove the 2 steering gear nuts and steering gear studs.
12. Rotate the steering gear control valve housing toward the front of the vehicle.
13. Turn the steering gear input shaft to the right until the stop is reached.
14. Move the steering gear as far to the RH side of the vehicle as possible.
15. Move the LH inner tie rod forward to clear the frame crossmember.
16. Remove the steering gear.
Installation
1. NOTICE: Handle the steering gear with caution to avoid damage to fluid transfer tubes and to avoid dimples in the steering gear bellows
boot.
NOTE: Make sure the steering gear input shaft is turned to the left until the stop is reached.
Turn the steering gear input shaft to the right until the stop is reached. Count and record the number of turns required.
2. NOTE: Make sure the steering gear control valve housing is turned toward the front of the vehicle.
Install the steering gear into the RH opening of the crossmember.
