Steering Gear: Notes

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Notes
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D087 (D93P-6001-A1)
GF0000163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Support Bar, Engine 303-F070
GF0000730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tie-Rod End Remover 211-105 (T85M-3395-A)
Material

Item Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada)
MERCON® V
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Gear With Torque Specifications
GF0046487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 W10909 Steering gear bolts (2 required)
2 3B676 Steering column lower shaft
3 W704980 Steering column coupling-to-steering gear bolt
4 W705606 Tie-rod end nut (2 required)
5 W505255 Pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt (4.6L and 5.4L)
6 W505255 Pressure line bracket-to-crossmember bolt
7 3A713 Power steering return line
8 W707622 Power steering line clamp plate bolt
9 3A719 Power steering pressure line
10 3F886-AA O-ring seal
11 3504 Steering gear
12 3F886-BA O-ring seal
RENDER: 1.0x

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