OEM Ford Taurus X Rack And Pinion

Ford Taurus X Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

• Steering Gear
  8G1Z-3504-FRM
  Q: What Are the Crucial Steps to Follow When Repairing the Front Rack and Pinion in the Power Steering System on Ford Taurus X?

  A:

  The primary task when fixing power steering components involves blocking foreign material from entering the system because it could lead to power steering failure. The first step needs drivers to position the Steering Wheel at straight ahead before taking out the ignition key. Proceed with removing both wheels as well as tires. Use the hex holding feature to stop the stud from rotating during two tie-rod end nut removal before you disconnect the tie-rod ends from wheel knuckles and tighten all new nuts to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque specification. Install the new power steering pressure line bracket-to-rack and pinion bolt with a torque of 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) when installing it to avoid damage to the rack and pinion. The installation of fresh O-ring seals should occur when disconnecting power steering lines while maintaining a specific placement sequence to block fluid leakage. First detach the power steering line clamp plate bolt before rotating the clamp plate then detach the power steering pressure and return lines from the rack and pinion where you will replace and tighten two new O-ring seals to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). Steer away from rotating the steering column shaft when disconnecting the lower shaft because this could damage the Clock Spring; if this happens the Clock Spring will need complete removal and repositioning. Replace the steering column shaft-to-rack and pinion bolt and discard the old one while installing a new bolt with minimal torque of 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). When replacing stabilizer bar link upper nuts install them to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) torque setting after which position the bar and links upward. Taurus and Sable all-wheel drive vehicles need technicians to remove the roll resistor bracket-to-transaxle nut and bolt while tightening the new bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft) torque values when reinstalling the hardware. A properly positioned jack should support the roll resistor-to-transaxle bracket while elevating the engine-transaxle approximately 25.4 mm (1 inch) through the supporting surface. Use the left-side to extract the rack and pinion after you remove its two nuts and bolts then discard the old nuts before installing the new ones with a torque of 117 Nm (86 lb-ft). After removal extension the power steering system should be filled and front toe should receive any required adjustments.