How to service and repair the front rack and pinion steering gear on Ford Crown Victoria?

The servicing process requires new O-ring seals for installing at every connection and disconnection point of rack and pinion lines. The first step should be to disconnect electrical power from the air suspension system because uncontrolled air spring activity could move the vehicle when you work on it. Use a suitable tool to maintain the wheel at its straight position. Keep the intermediate shaft stationary after disconnecting it from the rack and pinion since Clock Spring damage might occur when rotation takes place. Such cases require Clock Spring removal and recentering of its position. The intermediate shaft needs its gear attachment bolt removed while working within the engine area. First drain the tire-wheeled units from their assemblies but use the hex-holding component to stop stud rotation before removing tie-rod nuts from wheel knuckles. Use a suitable container to drain the fluid after the bolt removal disconnects the lines while you discard both O-ring seals. After disconnecting the electrical connector, users must remove the nuts and extract the rack and pinion studs together with the rack and pinion itself. The installation of the new rack and pinion begins by following the removal steps in reverse order while implementing new high-pressure hose O-ring seal and return hose O-ring seal. Complete a leak test on the system after filling it to the necessary level.

How to Install the Rack and Pinion Steering Gear on Ford Crown Victoria?

The installation of rack and pinion should reverse the removal procedure. The first step involves installing new lock nuts and pinch bolts with additional replacement of seal rings if needed. The system requires system filling and a leak test before marking it as operational.

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Ford Crown Victoria Sector Shaft, Front Part Number: F6AZ-3575-AA
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- Other Name: Shaft - Steering Gear Sector; Steering Gear Sector Shaft, Front; Pitman Shaft; Shaft & Sector
- Position: Front
- Replaces: EOAZ-3575-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Base, LWB, LX, Police Interceptor, S, Touring Sedan | 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Crown Victoria Steering Gear Part Number: 8W7Z-3504-ARM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly; Steering Gear Assembly; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Replaces: STG-304, 8W7Z-3504-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2008-2011 Ford Crown Victoria | Base, Fleet, LWB, LX, Police Interceptor | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Crown Victoria Steering Gear Part Number: 7W1Z-3504-BRM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly; Steering Gear Assembly; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Replaces: 7W1Z-3504-B, 6W1Z-3504-B, STG-247
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2006-2007 Ford Crown Victoria | Base, LWB, LX, LX Sport, Police Interceptor | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Crown Victoria Steering Gear Part Number: 3W1Z-3504-FARM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Steering Gearbox; Rack & Pinion; Gear Assembly; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria | Base, LWB, LX, LX Sport, Police Interceptor, S, Special Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Crown Victoria Steering Gear Part Number: F7AZ-3504-FDRM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly; Steering Gear Assembly; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1997-2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Base, LWB, LX, Police Interceptor, S | 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Crown Victoria Steering Gear Part Number: 7W1Z-3504-ARM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly; Steering Gear Assembly; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Replaces: 6W1Z-3504-A, 7W1Z-3504-A, STG-246
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2006-2007 Ford Crown Victoria | Base, Fleet, LWB, LX, LX Sport, Police Interceptor | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Crown Victoria Gear Assembly Part Number: F8AZ-3504-CDRM
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- Other Name: Gear Assembly - Steering; Steering Gearbox; Steering Gear Assembly; Shaft Assembly
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- 1993-1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Police Interceptor | 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Crown Victoria Steering Gear Part Number: F7AZ-3504-ECRM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly; Steering Gear Assembly; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Manufacturer Note: without handling package, base model
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1997-2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Base, LWB, LX, Police Interceptor, S | 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Crown Victoria Gear Assembly Part Number: XW7Z-3504-ABRM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Manufacturer Note: CNG, Police
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Base, LWB, LX, Police Interceptor, S | 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Crown Victoria Steering Gear Part Number: F8AZ-3504-ACRM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly; Steering Gear Assembly; Gear Assembly - Steering
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- 1992-1996 Ford Crown Victoria | Base, LX, Police Interceptor, S, Touring Sedan | 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Crown Victoria Steering Gear Part Number: 8W7Z-3504-BRM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly; Steering Gear Assembly; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Replaces: STG-352, 8W7Z-3504-B
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- 2008-2011 Ford Crown Victoria | Base, Fleet, LWB, LX, Police Interceptor | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

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The Ford Crown Victoria also uses the Rack And Pinion system that passes the rotational motion from the steering wheel to the front wheels turning motion. In this type, there is a slot called the rack which is fixed in a casing and there is also a pinion in a housing, with the rack gear sliding from side to side to cause the front wheels to turn. Modern cars employ power rack & pinions that are hydraulic; they offer pressurized fluid that helps to turn the rack when the steering is adjusted. However, problems as simple as leakage from worn out seals or damaged gears force the rack and pinion assembly to work harder in order to respond to the driver's commands, thus need for replacement in order to offer the right response. These differences in the kind of gear and the method of power assistance do not change the fact that rack and pinion systems fulfill an important role in the steering assembly of vehicles such as the Ford Crown Victoria.

Ford Crown Victoria Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

Steering Gear
3W1Z-3504-FARM
Q: How to service and repair the front rack and pinion steering gear on Ford Crown Victoria?
A:
The servicing process requires new O-ring seals for installing at every connection and disconnection point of rack and pinion lines. The first step should be to disconnect electrical power from the Air Suspension system because uncontrolled air spring activity could move the vehicle when you work on it. Use a suitable tool to maintain the wheel at its straight position. Keep the intermediate shaft stationary after disconnecting it from the rack and pinion since Clock Spring damage might occur when rotation takes place. Such cases require Clock Spring removal and recentering of its position. The intermediate shaft needs its gear attachment bolt removed while working within the engine area. First drain the tire-wheeled units from their assemblies but use the hex-holding component to stop stud rotation before removing tie-rod nuts from wheel knuckles. Use a suitable container to drain the fluid after the bolt removal disconnects the lines while you discard both O-ring seals. After disconnecting the electrical connector, users must remove the nuts and extract the rack and pinion studs together with the rack and pinion itself. The installation of the new rack and pinion begins by following the removal steps in reverse order while implementing new high-pressure hose O-ring seal and return hose O-ring seal. Complete a leak test on the system after filling it to the necessary level.
Gear Assembly
XW7Z-3504-ABRM
Q: How to Install the Rack and Pinion Steering Gear on Ford Crown Victoria?
A:
The installation of rack and pinion should reverse the removal procedure. The first step involves installing new lock nuts and pinch bolts with additional replacement of seal rings if needed. The system requires system filling and a leak test before marking it as operational.