Installation

1. Install new Teflon O-rings on both line connector assemblies under Quick Connect Power Steering Fitting-Seal Replacement.
2. Place steering gear retaining bolts in steering gear housing.
3. Install power rack and pinion steering gear through LH wheel well.
4. Install power steering hose bracket and two screws. Tighten to 9-12 Nm (80-106 inch lbs).
5. Install hydraulic power steering pressure hose and power steering return hose to fittings on power-rack and pinion steering gear. Tighten hoses to 33-41 Nm (25-30 ft. lbs.).
6. Install power steering left turn pressure hose and screw. Tighten to 9-12 Nm (80-106 inch lbs).
7. Install electrical connectors to power steering auxiliary actuator and Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch.
8. Position power rack and pinion steering gear into front sub-frame.
9. Install tie rod ends onto front wheel spindle tie rods.
10. Install push-pin retainers at top of heat shield.
11. Install tie rod end to RH front wheel knuckle and LH front wheel knuckle. Install nuts and tighten to 47-63 Nm (35-46 ft. lbs.). Install new cotter pins.





12. Install LH stabilizer bar link. Tighten to 76.5-103.5 Nm (57-76 ft. lbs.).
13. Lower hoist until rear sub-frame contacts body.
14. Install rear sub-frame retaining bolts. Tighten to 135-195 Nm (100-143 ft. lbs.).
15. Install power rack and pinion steering gear-to-sub-frame nuts and tighten to 97-132 Nm (72-97 ft. lbs.).





16. Install exhaust system flex tube to dual converter Y pipe. Connect heated oxygen sensor wiring harness.
17. Install tire and wheel assemblies. Tighten lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-104 ft. lbs.).
18. Remove jackstands and lower vehicle.
19. From inside vehicle, push steering column tube boot end out of vehicle and install over steering gear housing.
20. Install steering column intermediate shaft coupling to power rack and pinion steering gear. Tighten bolt to 41-51 Nm (31-37 ft. lbs.).
21. Install inner steering column tube boot to cowl panel.
22. Install steering column intermediate shaft coupling to steering column lower yoke.
23. Fill power steering system with Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting Ford MERCON specification.
24. Reconnect battery ground cable.
25. Bleed power steering system.
26. Check system for leaks and proper operation.
27. Adjust toe setting.