Ford Explorer, Maintaince And Repair Manual

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Rotate the wormshaft stop−to−stop counting the total number of turns and center the shaft (
1
/
2
the
total turns).
8.
Using the torque wrench and socket, measure the torque required to turn the shaft 90° to either side of
center. 9.
Turn the sector shaft adjusting screw as needed to bring the meshload torque within the 9−11 inch lbs.
range, or at least 4 inch lbs. higher than the preload torque. 10.
Hold the adjusting screw while tightening the locknut to 14−25 ft. lbs. 11.
Install the gear. 12.
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View of the Ranger manual steering gear and related parts
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Raise and safely support the vehicle using jackstands. Disengage the flex coupling shield from the
steering gear input shaft shield and slide it up the intermediate shaft. 1.
Remove the bolt that retains the flex coupling to the steering gear. 2.
Remove the steering gear input shaft shield. 3.
Remove the nut and washer that secures the pitman arm to the sector shaft. Remove the pitman arm
using pitman arm puller tool, T64P−3590−F or equivalent. Do not hammer on the end of the puller as
this can damage the steering gear. 4.
Remove the bolts and washers that attach the steering gear to the side rail. Remove the gear. 5.
To install:
Rotate the gear input shaft (wormshaft) from stop to stop, counting the total number of turns. Then
turn back exactly half−way, placing the gear on center. 6.
Slide the steering gear input shaft shield on the steering gear input shaft. 7.
Position the flex coupling on the steering gear input shaft. Ensure that the flat on the gear input shaft
is facing straight up and aligns with the flat on the flex coupling. Install the steering gear to side rail
with bolts and washers. Torque the bolts to 66 ft. lbs. (89 Nm). 8.
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