Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 549 (Steering System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Steering System
- Special Tool(s)
- Material
- Inspection and Verification
- Steering System Symptom Definitions
- Symptom Chart
- Component Tests
- Steering Column Switches
- Steering System
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation
- Steering Gear
- Notes
- Item 6: Intermediate Shaft Removal Note
- Item 15: Outer Tie-Rod Removal Note
- Item 20: Steering Gear Removal Note
- Item 24: Spindle Tie-Rod Removal Note
- Item 24: Spindle Tie-Rod Installation Note
- Item 23: Steering Gear Bellows Installation Note
- Item 22: Inner Bellows Clamp Installation Note
- Item 21: Outer Bellows Clamp Installation Note
- Items 11 and 9: O-Ring Installation Note
- Power Steering Pump - 4.6L (2V)
- Power Steering Pump - 4.0L SOHC
- Steering Column
- Notes
- Item 1: Steering Wheel Bolt Removal Note
- Item 2: Steering Wheel Removal Note
- Item 11: Steering Column Shaft-to-Steering Column Bolt Removal Note
- Item 13: Steering Column Assembly Removal Note
- Item 14: Lower Shaft-to-Upper Shaft Bolt Removal Note
- Item 18: Lower Shaft-to-Steering Gear Bolt Removal Note
- Item 12: Steering Column Support-to-Instrument Panel Nuts Installation Note
- Steering Column Switches
- Steering Gear
- Disassembly And Assembly
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.