OEM 2007 Lincoln Town Car Rack And Pinion

2007 Lincoln Town Car Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Precautions Should Be Taken Before Servicing the Front Rack and Pinion Steering Gear and Air Suspension System on 2007 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Turning off power to the air suspension system electricity is essential before rack and pinion service because unexpected air spring deflation or inflation could shift the vehicle during work. Start by turning off the air suspension service switch when such a feature is present on your vehicle. Secure the steering wheel at a straight-ahead position with an applicable steering holding tool. Rotation of the intermediate shaft during disconnection from the rack and pinion will harm the Clock Spring so it should be removed for recentering operations. Detach the intermediate shaft from the rack by eliminating the engine compartment bolt then tighten this bolt to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs) when reinstalling the part. Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL while it rests on a hoist. The hex-holding feature will stop the stud from rotating when loosening tie rod nuts enabling you to detach the wheel knuckles. After removal, retighten everything to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs). Every time you need to disconnect the rack and pinion lines you will need new O-ring seals which require a 18 Nm torque for installation. Disconnect the electrical variable assist connector from the rack and pinion unit before removing the rack and pinion-to-crossmember nuts that need to be tightened to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs) when reinstalled. Remove the rack and pinion to crossmember studs as well as the rack and pinion by tightening these studs to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs) when reinstalling. Involve the reverse removal process while checking for leaks then turn the air suspension service switch back to ON.