Lincoln Corsair: Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Steering Gear
Removal
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Remove the front subframe.
Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
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Remove and discard the steering gear retainers.
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Position the steering gear to the RH side then remove it from the front subframe.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the retainers and the steering gear shield.
Installation
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NOTE:
Hand start retainers.
With all retainers finger tightened, complete the
tightening sequence, as shown below. Stage 1 on each retainer then stage
2.
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Position the steering gear.
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Tighten the steering gear retainers.
Torque:
Stage 1:
52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
Stage 2:
120°
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Install the steering gear shield and the retainers.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Install the front subframe.
Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Boot Clamp Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right (RH hand side ) similar...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-290B-20Adapter, Car-BarTKIT-2014D-ROW3TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
303-F070Support Bar, EngineTKIT-1999A-F/LTTKIT-1999A-FM/FLM
303-F072Support Bar, Engine
Oil Drain Equipment
Trolley Jack
Wooden Block
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Removal..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal..