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:
The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel.
Press the button.
The indicator appears in the information
display. When the system is on, the color of
the indicator changes to indicate the system
status.
Note: Adaptive cruise control must be on
before you can switch lane centering on...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the retainers, release the tabs and remove the air cleaner intake duct pipe.
Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector...