Mountaineer V8-302 5.0L VIN P EFI (1998)
5. To place the steering gear in the straight ahead position, turn the steering gear input shaft to the left by half the number of turns recorded
previously.
6. Rotate the steering gear control valve housing toward the rear of the vehicle.
7. Install the steering gear to crossmember insulator bushings as shown.
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The large end of metal sleeve must be positioned downward.
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Check that the mounting surfaces on the crossmember are clean and free of debris.
8. Install the steering gear to crossmember washers and stud bolts.
9. Install the nuts.
CAUTION: Hold the tops of the steering gear to crossmember stud bolts to avoid damaging the steering gear fluid transfer tubes.