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Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Rod End Remover
G01942032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The engine should not be running.
    Fig 2: Turning Steering Wheel From Stop-To-Stop
    G01942033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Turn the steering wheel from right stop to left stop at least once.
  2. Remove the driver side air bag. For additional information, refer to DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle.
  4. Remove the steering sector shaft arm drag link nut.
    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link Nut
    G01942034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link.
    Fig 4: Identifying Tie-Rod End Remover
    G01942035Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: The front wheels should not touch the ground.
  6. Lower and support the front of the vehicle.
    7. NOTE: Reset the steering gear meshload only if the measured rotating torque for total on-center load is less than specification.
    Fig 5: Measuring Steering Gear Meshload
    G01942036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Attach a torque wrench to the (A) bolt and measure the steering gear meshload from center.
  8. Meshload adjustment is necessary if out of specification.
    Fig 6: Identifying Steering Gear Meshload Specifications
    G01942037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Adjust the sector shaft to correct rotating torque.
    1. Hold the sector shaft and loosen the meshload adjuster locknut.
    2. Adjust the sector shaft.
    Fig 7: Identifying Meshload Adjuster Locknut & Sector Shaft
    G01942038Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Verify that the rotating torque is to specification.
    • Readjust if necessary.
    Fig 8: Identifying Steering Gear Meshload Specifications
    G01942039Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Tighten the meshload adjuster locknut.
    1. Hold the sector shaft.
    2. Tighten the locknut.
    Fig 9: Tightening Sector Shaft Locknut
    G01942040Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the steering sector shaft arm drag link nut.
    1. Position the steering sector shaft arm drag link.
    2. Install the steering sector shaft arm drag link nut.
    Fig 10: Tightening Steering Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link Nut
    G01942041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Install the driver side air bag. For additional information, refer to DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
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