Ford Ecosport: Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Steering Gear Boot
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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204-169 Clamping Tool, Boot Retaining Clamp |
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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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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Remove and discard the steering gear boot clamps and remove the steering gear boot.
Installation
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NOTE:
The seal is to be reused unless damaged.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seal is correctly located.
Inspect the steering gear boot inner seal.
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Install the steering gear boot.
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Install the steering gear boot inner clamp.
Use Special Service Tool: 204-169
Clamping Tool, Boot Retaining Clamp.
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Install the steering gear boot outer clamp.
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Install the tie rod end jamb nut.
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Install the tie rod end.
Refer to: Tie Rod End (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front subframe.
Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
If servicing the RH (right-hand) tie rod, both bellows boots must be removed...
Other information:
General Equipment
Diagnostic Battery Charger
Use Ford approved battery test equipment.
Midtronics MDX-650 or P-300/P-600/490/1050
Midtronics GRX-3590 or 3000
Midtronics EXP-890
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Intermediate Clutch
For intermediate (2,6) clutch operation, REFER to: Transmission
Description (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic
Transmission – 6F35, Description and Operation).
REFER to: Intermediate Clutch Assembly (307-01B Automatic Transmission -
6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Description and Operation)...