Navigator 2WD V8-5.4L (2007)
Remove the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
8. CAUTION: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.
Remove the steering line clamp plate bolt, rotate the clamp plate and disconnect the power steering lines.
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Discard the O-rings seals.
9. Remove the 2 steering gear bolts and remove the steering gear.
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Discard the bolts.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the LH steering gear bushing is seated correctly or premature failure of the steering gear can occur. The RH side
bushing does not have locking tabs.
Position the steering gear and install the 2 steering gear bolts.
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Tighten to 440 Nm (325 lb-ft).
2. Connect the steering column shaft and install the bolt.
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Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
3. NOTE: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the line is disconnected from the power steering gear.
Connect the steering lines, rotate the clamp plate and install the clamp plate bolt.
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Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
4. Install the oil drip shield and the 2 bolts.
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Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).