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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 252 (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 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be turned off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
  1. If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.
    2. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  3. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, using a suitable holding device.
    Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel In Straight-Ahead Position
    G04583269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  4. From the engine compartment, remove the bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Removing Bolt
      G04583270Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: The hex holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
  5. Remove the nuts and detach the tie rods from the wheel knuckles.
    • To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Removing Nut
      G04583271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.
  6. Remove the clamp plate bolt and disconnect the steering gear lines.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
    • To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
  7. If equipped, disconnect the variable assist electrical connector from the steering gear.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Variable Assist Electrical Connector From Steering Gear
    G04583272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the steering gear-to-crossmember nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  9. Remove the steering gear studs and the steering gear.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Removing Steering Gear Studs
      G04583273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. CAUTION: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    11. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  11. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
  12. If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch ON.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • 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.