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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1160 (POWER STEERING)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYSTEERING GEARDISASSEMBLY
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard
Steering Gear: Disassembly
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Disassembly
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- Secure the steering gear in a soft-jawed vise. Use protective caps on the vise jaws.
- Rotate the steering gear input shaft from stop-to-stop and record the number of rotations.
- Rotate the input shaft in the opposite direction 1/2 of the total rotations recorded to center the gear.
- Remove and discard the meshload adjusting screw lock nut.
- Remove the 4 steering gear sector shaft housing cover bolts.
CAUTION:
Use a soft-jawed vise to secure the steering gear or damage to the steering gear housing may occur.
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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.