OEM 2004 Lincoln Town Car Rack And Pinion

2004 Lincoln Town Car Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Front Rack and Pinion Steering Gear on 2004 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Starting the service and repair of the rack and pinion requires first disabling electrical power to the air suspension system in order to stop unexpected air spring inflation or deflation, which would result in vehicle shifting during operations. The service switch for air suspension automatically needs to be deactivated. Use an appropriate device to keep the steering wheel facing forward at the optimum position. It is essential to prevent intermediate shaft rotation when separated from the rack and pinion because it poses a danger to the Clock Spring; check for rotation because this requires Clock Spring removal and repositioning. The engine compartment bolt must be eliminated to separate the intermediate shaft from the rack. The next step includes discharging both wheel assemblies and their corresponding tires. The hex holding feature keeps the stud from rotating so workers can take off the nuts before removing the tie-rods attached to wheel knuckles. Allow the bolt to be the first step which enables line disconnection before directing fluid into an appropriate receptacle and disposing of both O-ring sebsite components. Unplug the electrical connector followed by removing the nuts until the rack and pinion along with its studs can be extracted. The installation of the new rack and pinion requires following the removal reverse order and installing new seals for the high-pressure hose (N803257-S) and return hose (N803256-S). Perform system filling and leakage assessment procedures as the final step.