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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1153 (POWER STEERING)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONSTEERING GEARNOTES
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Steering Gear: Notes
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Notes
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Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Remover, Steering Arm | 211-003 (T64P-3590-F) |
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada) |
MERCON® V |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Pressure line-to-steering gear fitting (part of 3A719) |
| 2 | - | Return line fitting (part of 3A713) |
| 3 | N811029 | O-ring seal |
| 4 | N811028 | O-ring seal |
| 5 | N808684 | Steering column shaft bolt (all except commercial chassis) |
| 5 | N803942 | Steering column shaft bolt (commercial chassis) |
| 6 | 380771 | Sector shaft arm nut |
| 7 | W713478 | Steering gear bolt (3 required) |
| 8 | 3504 | Steering gear |
| 9 | N642569 | Cotter pin |
| 10 | 3N807 | Drag link-to-sector shaft arm nut |
| 11 | 34798 | Sector shaft arm lock washer |
| 12 | W711374 | Nut retainer |
| 13 | 3590 | Sector shaft arm |
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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.