Tempo FWD L4-140 2.3L HSO (VIN S) (1989)
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Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Ford Integral Rack and Pinion
Manual
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then turn ignition switch to ``On'' position.
2.
Remove access panel from dash below steering column.
3.
Remove intermediate shaft bolts at gear input shaft and at steering column shaft.
4.
Using a wide blade screwdriver, spread slots enough to loosen intermediate shaft at both ends.
5.
Turn steering wheel fully left to allow clearance for tie rod removal.
6.
Remove tie rod ends from steering knuckles using tie rod remover tool 3290D and adapter T81P3504W. Turn right wheel to full left position.
7.
Remove left tie rod end from tie rod, then on vehicles equipped with automatic transmission disconnect speedometer cable at transmission.
8.
Disconnect secondary air tube at check valve, then exhaust pipes from exhaust manifold.
9.
Remove exhaust hanger bracket from below steering gear. Wire exhaust system aside.
10.
Remove gear mounting brackets and insulators, then separate gear from intermediate shaft while simultaneously pulling upward on shaft from
inside vehicle. Right and lefthand brackets and insulators are not interchangeable.
11.
Rotate gear forward and downward to clear input shaft.
12.
Ensure input shaft is in full left turn position, then remove gear through right side apron opening until left tie rod clears shift linkage.
13.
Lower left side of gear and remove gear from vehicle.
14.
Reverse procedure to install. Ensure input shaft is at full left turn stop and right wheel assembly is in full left turn position. Use caution not to
damage steering gear bellows.
Power
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then turn ignition switch to ``On'' position.
2.
Remove access panel from dash below steering column.
3.
Remove intermediate shaft bolts at gear input shaft and at steering column shaft.
4.
Using a wide blade screwdriver, spread slots enough to loosen intermediate shaft at both ends.
5.
Turn steering wheel fully left to allow clearance for tie rod removal.
6.
Remove tie rod ends from steering knuckles using tie rod remover tool 3290D and adapter T81P3504W. Turn right wheel to full left position.
7.
Remove left tie rod end from tie rod, then on vehicles equipped with automatic transmission disconnect speedometer cable at transmission.
8.
Disconnect secondary air tube at check valve, then exhaust pipes from exhaust manifold.
9.
Remove exhaust hanger bracket from below steering gear. Wire exhaust system aside.
10.
Remove gear mounting brackets and insulators, then separate gear from intermediate shaft while simultaneously pulling upward on shaft from
inside vehicle. Right and lefthand brackets and insulators are not interchangeable.
11.
Rotate gear forward and downward to clear input shaft.
12.
Ensure input shaft is in full left turn position, then remove gear through right side apron opening until left tie rod clears shift linkage.
13.
Lower left side of gear and remove gear from vehicle.
14.
Reverse procedure to install. Ensure input shaft is at full left turn stop and right wheel assembly is in full left turn position. Use caution not to
damage steering gear bellows.
