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Ford Ecosport: Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Steering Gear Boot

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Steering System / Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Steering Gear Boot

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

204-169
Clamping Tool, Boot Retaining Clamp

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Remove the tie rod end.
    Refer to: Tie Rod End (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the tie rod end jamb nut.
  1. Remove and discard the steering gear boot clamps and remove the steering gear boot.

Installation

  1. 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.
  1. Install the steering gear boot.
  1. Install the steering gear boot inner clamp.
    Use Special Service Tool: 204-169  Clamping Tool, Boot Retaining Clamp.
  1. Install the steering gear boot outer clamp.
  1. Install the tie rod end jamb nut.
  1. Install the tie rod end.
    Refer to: Tie Rod End (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).

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    Description and Operation - Health and Safety Precautions

    General Service Warnings

    Review carefully the information below before beginning any repair. Following these warnings is a list of specific system warnings that must be reviewed before beginning work on any listed system.

      WARNING: Wear eye and ear protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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