Steering Gear: Notes

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0017295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Separator, Ball Joint 204-592
Fig 1: Steering Gear Components - Exploded View With Torque Specifications
GF0042499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 W705606 Outer tie-rod end nuts (2 required)
2 3A130 Outer tie-rod end
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
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