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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 495 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYSTEERING GEARDISASSEMBLY
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W
Steering Gear: Disassembly
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Disassembly
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NOTE:
The steering gear input shaft and seals cannot be repaired or installed separately. New gear installation may be necessary.
- Secure the steering gear in a vise with the indexing flat pointed down. Use protective caps on the vise jaws.
- Rotate the power steering gear input shaft and control from stop-to-stop and then center the gear.
- Remove the steering gear sector shaft housing cover bolts.
- Tap on the lower end of the steering gear sector shaft.
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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.