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9.
CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir.
Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level. zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
10. Install the fuel pump fuse.
11. CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to
five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump will occur.
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from stop- to-stop.
12. CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir.
NOTE: If the power steering system is noisy and is accompanied by evidence of aerated fluid it
will be necessary to purge the power steering system.
Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level.
zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent. Klj . 2 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
System Flushing —
CIII Power Steering Pump
WARNING: Do not mix oil types. Any mixture or any unapproved oil can lead to seal
deterioration and leaks. A leak can ultimately cause loss of fluid, which can result in a loss of
power steering assist.
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse from the battery junction box.
2. Disconnect the power steering return hose. Plug the reservoir.
3. Attach an extension hose between the power steering return hose and an empty container.
4. Raise the front wheels off the floor. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
5. Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level. zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
6. CAUTION: Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Allow the
starter to cool for 1 minute before cranking again. Premature starter failure can occur.
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to
five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump could occur.
Turn the steering wheel from stop- to-stop while cranking the engine until the fluid exiting the
power steering return hose is clear of all contamination and foreign material.
zAdd Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent as
needed.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Disconnect the extension hose from the power steering return hose. Remove the plug. Attach the power steering return hose to the reservoir.
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9.
CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir.
Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level. zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
10. Install the fuel pump fuse.
11. CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to
five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump will occur.
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from stop- to-stop.
12. CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir.
NOTE: If the power steering system is noisy and is accompanied by evidence of aerated fluid it
will be necessary to purge the power steering system.
Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level.
zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent. Klj . 2 ba
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8.
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to
five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump will occur.
Cycle the steering wheel fully to the left and right every 30 seconds for approximately five
minutes.
9. Stop the engine, release the vacuum, and remove the special tool.
10. Install the reservoir cap.
11. Check for fluid leaks at all of the connections. If the power steering fluid shows signs of air, repeat this procedure. Klj . 3 ba
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8.
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to
five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump will occur.
Cycle the steering wheel fully to the left and right every 30 seconds for approximately five
minutes.
9. Stop the engine, release the vacuum, and remove the special tool.
10. Install the reservoir cap.
11. Check for fluid leaks at all of the connections. If the power steering fluid shows signs of air, repeat this procedure. Klj . 3 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Fill
1. WARNING: Do not mix oil types, any mixture or any unapproved oil can lead to seal
deterioration and leaks. A leak can ultimately cause loss of fluid, which can result in a
loss of power steering assist.
Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level.
zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
2. Remove the fuel pump fuse from the battery junction box.
3. Raise the front wheels off the floor. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. CAUTION: Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Allow the
starter to cool for 1 minute before cranking again. Premature starter failure can occur.
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to
five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump will occur.
Turn the steering wheel from stop- to-stop while cranking the engine.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir.
Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level. zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
7. Install the fuel pump fuse.
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SPECIFICATIONS
a
Once torque is reached, continue turning to align slot in nut with cotter pin hole in tie- rod.
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Item Specification
Lubricants
Motorcraft Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT
-2-QDX MERCON®
Silicone Dielectric Compound D7AZ-
19A331-A ESE-
M1C171- A Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-
A ESW-
M1C87- A
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Front wheel spindle tie-
rod 100 74 —
Power steering pump mounting bolts (CII pump) 51 38 —
Power steering pump mounting bolts
(CIII pump) 25 18 —
Pressure line fitting
(CII pump) 40 30 —
Pressure line fitting
(CIII pump) 65 48 —
Pressure line fitting 30 22 —
Return line fitting
(steering gear) 30 22 —
Steering gear mounting nut 48 35 —
Steering intermediate shaft coupling pinch bolt 34 25 —
Tie-
rod end castellated nut 56
a 11
a —
Tie-
rod end jam nut 55 41 — Klj . 1 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Gear
Removal
1. Turn the steering wheel as necessary to position the wheels in the straight- ahead position. Do
not lock the steering column.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
4. Remove the cotter pin and nut. Discard the cotter pin.
5. Using the special tool, disconnect the tie- rod end.
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Teflon Seal Replacer Set
211-
D027 (D90P-3517- A) or
Equivalent Tie Rod End Remover
211-
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6. Rotate the steering column intermediate shaft as necessary to access the pinch bolt. Remove
and discard the pinch bolt.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Turn the steering wheel back to the straight- ahead position. Turn the ignition key to the locked
position.
9. CAUTION: Do not rotate the steering wheel when the lower steering column shaft is
disconnected, or damage to the air bag sliding contact will result.
Disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft coupling (3A525).
10. Remove the nuts, washers and bolts. Position the steering gear (3504) forward.
11. Disconnect the power steering hoses. Remove and discard the seal rings. zPlug or cap the power steering hoses and steering gear ports to prevent damage and the
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Gear
Disassembly
NOTE:
The steering gear is serviceable as either a long or short rack assembly. This procedure covers
the removal and installation of the components not supplied with a short rack assembly. On short rack
assembly only the front wheel spindle tie- rods and front suspension steering ball stud dust seals are
serviced separately.
All steering gears
1. Remove the steering gear mounting bracket housing insulators. zDiscard worn or damaged steering gear mounting bracket housing insulators.
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Head Mounting Fixture
303-
D041 (D83L-500- B1) or
Equivalent Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool
211-
D025 (D90P-3290- A) or
Equivalent Steering Gear Holding Fixture
211-
D011 (D87P-3504- B) or
Equivalent
Material Item Specification
Multi-
Purpose Grease
XG- 4 ESR-
M1C159-
A Silicone Brake Caliper Grease
and Dielectric Compound
D7AZ-
19A331- A ESE-
M1C171-
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