Ford Escape: Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Steering Gear
Removal
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Remove the front subframe.
Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
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Remove and discard the steering gear retainers.
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Position the steering gear to the RH side then remove it from the front subframe.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the retainers and the steering gear shield.
Installation
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NOTE:
Hand start retainers.
With all retainers finger tightened, complete the
tightening sequence, as shown below. Stage 1 on each retainer then stage
2.
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Position the steering gear.
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Tighten the steering gear retainers.
Torque:
Stage 1:
52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
Stage 2:
120°
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Install the steering gear shield and the retainers.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Install the front subframe.
Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Boot Clamp Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right (RH hand side ) similar...
Other information:
Overview
The perimeter anti-theft alarm system has three operation modes:
ARMED - The perimeter anti-theft alarm is armed when the
ignition is OFF and all vehicle entry points have been electrically
locked for 20 seconds.
ACTIVE - When the perimeter anti-theft alarm activates,
the horn sounds and all turn signals and interior courtesy lamps flash...
Audio System
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner Literature for additional details of the audio system.
AM / FM Radio
The ACM
can operate when the ignition is on or off. The accessory delay
feature powers the audio system, after the ignition has been turned off,
for a preset time or until a front door is opened...