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

A suitable steering wheel holding device should maintain the straight-ahead position to keep the clock spring safe because it must stay stationary when detaching the intermediate shaft. Position the vehicle with neutral gear selection on a hoist. The specified order requires component removal while utilizing the hex holding feature to stop the stud from rotating when unscrewing tie-rod end nuts. Proceed with the reverse order to install all components when the installation process is finished. After installation, you should test the rack and pinion system for leaks and fill it before performing a purge step, then checking and adjusting alignment as needed.

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Ford Thunderbird Steering Gear Part Number: 1W6Z-3504-AARM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Rack - Steering Gear; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly; Rack - Steering Gear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford Thunderbird | Base, Neiman Marcus | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Steering Gear Part Number: 5W6Z-3504-A
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- Other Name: Gear Assembly - Steering; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: Original Equipment Manufacturer
- Replaces: 4W6Z-3504-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 50th Anniversary Edition, Base, James Bond Edition, Pacific Coast Roadster | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Steering Gear Part Number: F6SZ-3504-ACRM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird | Base, LX, Super Coupe | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Sector Shaft Part Number: E5DZ3575B
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- Other Name: Steering Gear & Linkage; Steering Gearbox; Steering Rack; Rack Assembly; Rack; Rack - Steering Gear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1988 Ford Thunderbird | Base, Elan, Fila, LX, Sport, Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Sector Shaft Part Number: E5DZ3575A
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- Other Name: Rack - Steering Gear; Steering Gearbox; Steering Rack; Rack Assembly; Rack
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1988 Ford Thunderbird | Base, Elan, Fila, LX, Sport, Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS

Ford Thunderbird Rack And Pinion

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The Ford Thunderbird Rack And Pinion is an essential linkage style component that turns the rotational movement of the steering wheel into linear shift of the front wheels. The above is attained by a rack and pinion system whereby the pinion is mounted on a shaft implementing the steering column and the rack resides in a metallic housing fixed on the car frame. One of the changes that have occurred with rack and pinion over the years is that while most cars use hydraulic power assisted systems modern thunderbirds are not an exception. These hydraulic systems utilize a fluid to give power assist helping in the steering operation and feel. However, like all rack and pinion assemblies, Ford Thunderbird Steering Racks can experience some problems for instance; leakages that originate from the deteriorating O-ring seals or worn power steering hoses. Signs that one may be experiencing a faulty rack and pinion include a hard steering wheel, and a rattling sound that comes from the steering system, and loosely or erratically moving steering wheel. Sometimes, it may be required to completely change the gear by fixing the new rack and pinion assembly in order to regain the requisite steering control. Although there may be issues with rack and pinion systems, they are strongly related to accurate steering and response in Thunderbird vehicles.

Ford Thunderbird Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to service and repair the front rack and pinion steering gear on Ford Thunderbird?
A:
A suitable Steering Wheel holding device should maintain the straight-ahead position to keep the Clock Spring safe because it must stay stationary when detaching the intermediate shaft. Position the vehicle with neutral gear selection on a hoist. The specified order requires component removal while utilizing the hex holding feature to stop the stud from rotating when unscrewing tie-rod end nuts. Proceed with the reverse order to install all components when the installation process is finished. After installation, you should test the rack and pinion system for leaks and fill it before performing a purge step, then checking and adjusting alignment as needed.