Taurus V6-182 3.0L VIN 1 FI Flex Fuel (1997)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Installation
1. Install new Teflon O-rings on both line connector assemblies under Quick Connect Power Steering Fitting-Seal Replacement.
2. Place steering gear retaining bolts in steering gear housing.
3. Install power rack and pinion steering gear through LH wheel well.
4. Install power steering hose bracket and two screws. Tighten to 9-12 Nm (80-106 inch lbs).
5. Install hydraulic power steering pressure hose and power steering return hose to fittings on power-rack and pinion steering gear. Tighten hoses to
33-41 Nm (25-30 ft. lbs.).
6. Install power steering left turn pressure hose and screw. Tighten to 9-12 Nm (80-106 inch lbs).
7. Install electrical connectors to power steering auxiliary actuator and Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch.
8. Position power rack and pinion steering gear into front sub-frame.
9. Install tie rod ends onto front wheel spindle tie rods.
10. Install push-pin retainers at top of heat shield.
11. Install tie rod end to RH front wheel knuckle and LH front wheel knuckle. Install nuts and tighten to 47-63 Nm (35-46 ft. lbs.). Install new cotter
pins.
12. Install LH stabilizer bar link. Tighten to 76.5-103.5 Nm (57-76 ft. lbs.).
13. Lower hoist until rear sub-frame contacts body.
14. Install rear sub-frame retaining bolts. Tighten to 135-195 Nm (100-143 ft. lbs.).
15. Install power rack and pinion steering gear-to-sub-frame nuts and tighten to 97-132 Nm (72-97 ft. lbs.).
