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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 135 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONSTEERING GEARREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Removal and Installation

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.
    NOTE: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the lower shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key.
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    3. NOTE: The hex holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
  3. Remove the 2 tie-rod end nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  4. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckle.
  5. Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    6. NOTE: Whenever the power steering lines are disconnected, new O-ring seals must be installed.
  6. Rotate the clamp plate and disconnect the power steering pressure and return lines from the steering gear.
    • Allow the power steering fluid to drain into a suitable container.
    • Discard the 2 O-ring seals.
    7. CAUTION: Make sure that the intermediate shaft boot bearing clamp is retained in the open position when removing and installing the clamp, boot bearing or boot assembly.
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