Special Tool(s)

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Special Tool(s)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL REFERENCE

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Separator, Ball Joint
204-592

Steering Gear - Exploded ViewΒ 

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Gear With Torque Specifications
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ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

Item Part Number Description
1 W705606 Outer tie-rod end nut (2 required)
2 3A130 Outer tie-rod ends
3 - Pin-type retainers
4 3C567 Steering gear shield (3.0L [4V] engines and Hybrid vehicles only)
5 W713065 Steering column coupling-to-steering gear bolt
6 W712338 Steering gear bolts (2 required)
7 3A500 Steering gear
RENDER: 1.0x

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