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:
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...
Item
Description
1
Front stabilizer bar link
2
Stabilizer bar
3
Suspension strut and spring assembly
4
Subframe
5
Lower arm
6
Subframe attachment points
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