Lincoln Aviator: Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Steering Gear Boot
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-E1 |
ESA-M1C75-B
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Removal
NOTICE:
The steering gear boots and clamps are designed to provide
an airtight seal and protect the internal components of the steering
gear. If the seal is not airtight, the vacuum generated during turning
will draw water and contamination into the gear, causing failure of the
steering gear components. Zip ties must not be used as they do not
provide an airtight seal.
NOTICE:
The inner ball joint grease is not compatible with water
contamination. Do not allow water to become trapped in the grease or
degradation and failure of the joint may occur.
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Remove the tie rod end.
Refer to: Tie Rod End (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the tie rod end jamb nut.
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If equipped.
Remove the underbody shield.
Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove and discard the inner bellows boot clamp.
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Remove and discard the outer bellows boot clamp.
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NOTE:
Move the bellows boot enough to gain access to the inner tie rod nut.
Position aside the bellows boot.
Installation
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Apply the specified grease to the steering
gear-to-bellows boot mating surface and bellows boot groove on the
tie-rod.
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease
/ XG-1-E1
(ESA-M1C75-B)
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Install the new steering gear bellows boot.
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Install the new inner bellows boot clamp.
Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers
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Install the new outer bellows boot clamp.
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If equipped.
Install the underbody shield.
Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Thread the tie rod end jam nut onto the tie rod.
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Install the tie rod end.
Refer to: Tie Rod End (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Tie Rod End Remover
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect
performance of vital components and systems...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Boot Clamp Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
Removal
NOTICE:
When servicing inner tie rods, install a new bellows boot
and clamps...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the roof opening panel frame.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Frame (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
Remove the front cross bar from the couplers on both sides...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Fully extend and lower the steering column.
Release the tabs and disconnect the gap hider from the upper steering column shroud...