Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Separator, Ball Joint

13-006

Expander, Teflon Seal

13-015

1. 

   NOTE:Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
   Centralize the steering and lock it in position.

2. Remove the front wheels and tires.
   For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

3. Disconnect the fluid cooler pipe union and drain the power steering fluid.
   • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

4. Loosen the tie-rod end retaining nut on both sides.
   1. Remove and discard the tie-rod retaining nut split pin.
   2. Loosen the tie-rod retaining nut.

5. 

   CAUTION:Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
   Using the special tool, detach the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle on both sides.
   1. Release the tie-rod end.
   2. Remove and discard the tie-rod retaining nut.

6. Detach the flexible coupling from the pinion shaft.
   1. Remove and discard the pinch bolt.
   2. Slide the flexible coupling off the pinion shaft.

7. 

   CAUTION:Make sure that the pressure check valve does not fall out of the valve body high-pressure port when removing the steering gear power steering pipe unions.
   Disconnect the steering gear power steering pipe unions (right-hand drive shown).
   1. Remove the pipe clamp retaining screw.
   2. Disconnect the power steering pipe unions.
   • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

8. Detach the driver side stabilizer bar.
   1. Remove the stabilizer bar to connecting link retaining nut.
   2. Remove the stabilizer bar to mounting bracket bolts.

9. Detach the driver side mounting bracket/lower arm assembly.
   1. Remove the bolts.
   2. Loosen the rear mounting bolt four turns to support the lower arm assembly.

10. Detach the driver side mounting bracket/lower arm assembly.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Loosen the rear mounting bolt four turns to support the lower arm assembly.

11. Slacken the brake booster bracket retaining nut (if fitted).

12. Remove the steering gear support brackets.
    1. Remove the bracket to body retaining nuts.
    2. Remove the bracket to steering gear retaining bolts.

13. 

    CAUTION:Make sure that the pressure check valve does not fall out of the valve body high-pressure port when removing the steering gear.
    Remove the steering gear.
    1. Unhook the steering gear.
    2. Remove the steering gear from the driver side.

1. 

   NOTE:If the steering gear is being renewed the unions that are supplied fitted to the steering gear should be removed and retained for future use.
   Using the special tool, install new O-ring seals.
   1. Push the O-ring seal onto the tool.
   2. Locate the tool onto the union and push on the O-ring seal.

2. Position the steering gear.

3. 

   CAUTION:Make sure that the brake booster support bracket is in place before installing the steering gear support brackets (if fitted).
   Install the steering gear support brackets

4. Tighten the brake booster support bracket retaining nut (if fitted).

5. Align the mounting bracket/lower arm assembly.
   1. Locate the assembly.
   2. Install the aligning bolt.

6. Attach the driver side mounting bracket/lower arm assembly.

7. Attach the driver side mounting bracket/lower arm assembly.

8. Attach the driver side stabilizer bar.

9. Connect the steering gear power steering pipe unions (right-hand drive shown).

10. Connect the fluid cooler pipe union.

11. 

    WARNING:Install new split pins. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Attach the tie-rod ends to the wheel knuckles.

12. 

    WARNING:Make sure that a new bolt is installed.
    

    CAUTION:Make sure that the steering is in the straight ahead position.
    Install a new pinch bolt.

13. Install the front wheels and tires.
    For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
    

14. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to: (211-00 Steering System - General Information)

    Power Steering System Filling (General Procedures),

    Power Steering System Bleeding (General Procedures).

15. Check the toe setting and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to: (204-00 Suspension System - General Information)

    Specifications (Specifications),

    Specifications - Convertible (Specifications),

    Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures).