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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1446 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTEERING GEARNOTES
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Steering Gear: Notes
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Notes
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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 | 3504 | Steering gear |
| 2 | W707972 | Steering gear studs (2 required) |
| 3 | W520214 | Outer tie-rod end nut |
| 4 | W707492 | Steering gear nuts (2 required) |
| 5 | 3A719 | Pressure line |
| 6 | 3A713 | Return line |
| 7 | W704331 | Steering line clamp plate bolt |
| 8 | N803257 | O-ring seal |
| 9 | N803256 | O-ring seal |
| 10 | W710821 | Steering column shaft-to-steering gear coupling bolt |
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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.