Topaz FWD L4-140 2.3L CFI (1987)
Steering Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
Power Steering - Proper Tool and Seal Kit Use
STEERING - POWER - PROPER TOOL AND
Article No.
SEAL KIT USE
87-5-11
FORD 1987 ESCORT, EXP, TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1987 LYNX, TOPAZ
ISSUE:
Two types of power rack and pinion steering gears are being used on 1987 vehicles. A one-piece all aluminum design steering gear ("Ford
Corporate" design) is used on all 1987 Escort/Lynx and EXP vehicles. The "Ford Corporate" steering gear is also used on 1987
Tempo/Topaz vehicles built at the Oakville Assembly Plant. The two-piece steel and aluminum design steering gear (TRW design) is used on
1987 Tempo/Topaz vehicles built at the Kansas City Assembly Plant.
ACTION:
When servicing one of these steering gears, it is important to correctly identify the design to make sure the proper service tools
and service seal kit is used. The steering gear design may be identified by the gear model number on the steering gear assembly.
Refer to the Service Information Chart below for model numbers and other important service information.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E3FZ-3E501-A
Seal Kit - TRW Gear
A
E7FZ-3E501-A
Seal Kit - Ford Gear
B
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
Gear Design and
Gear Model
1987 Car
Manufacturer
Identification
Seal Kit
Tools
Tempo/Topaz built in
Two-piece housing - (TRW)
SPR-BX
E3FZ-3E501-A
Use tools listed in
Kansas City Assembly
Section 13-46 of 1987
Plant
Car Shop Manual,
Volume C
All power steering
One-piece housing -
SPR-DC
E7FZ-3E501-A
Use tools listed in
Escort/Lynx, EXP, and
(Ford Corporate)
Section 13-48 of 1987
Oakville Assembly
Car Shop Manual,
Plant built
Volume C
Tempo/Topaz