How to remove and install a steering gear in a Ford Thunderbird?

Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. Apply the parking brake. Place a drain pan under the Rack And Pinion (power steering only). Remove the power steering pressure and return lines and cap the ends to prevent excessive fluid loss and contamination. Mark the relationship of the intermediate shaft flexible coupling to the Rack And Pinion input shaft. Remove the pinch bolt. Separate the tie-rod ends from the spindle arms. Support the Rack And Pinion and remove the Rack And Pinion-to-frame mounting nuts and bolts. The nuts are accessible through the hole in rear of the cross member. The Rack And Pinion mounting nuts are accessible through holes in the rear of the cross member. Lower the unit, separate the intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion input shaft and remove the Rack And Pinion from the vehicle. Raise the Rack And Pinion into position and connect the intermediate shaft, aligning the marks. Install the mounting bolts and washers and tighten the nuts to the torque. Connect the tie-rod ends to the spindle arms. Install the intermediate shaft pinch bolt and tighten it to the torque. Connect the power steering pressure and return hoses to the Rack And Pinion and fill the power steering pump reservoir with the recommended fluid. Lower the vehicle and bleed the steering system.

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Ford Thunderbird Rack - Steering Gear
Part Number: 1W6Z-3504-AARM
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- Other Name: Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO 5R55N, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: 5W6Z-3504-A
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- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering; Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Manufacturer Note: Original Equipment Manufacturer
- Replaces: 4W6Z-3504-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: 4W6Z-3504-AA
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- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering
- Manufacturer Note: Original Equipment Manufacturer
- Replaced by: 5W6Z-3504-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: 8U2Z-3V504-CRM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Rack Steering Gear
Part Number: E5DZ3575A
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- Other Name: Rack - Steering Gear; Rack, Rack Assembly, Sector Shaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1988 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Steering Gear & Linkage
Part Number: E5DZ3575B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rack - Steering Gear; Rack, Rack Assembly, Sector Shaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1983-1988 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: F6SZ-3504-ACRM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering; Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 5MT

Ford Thunderbird Rack And Pinion

The Ford Thunderbird Rack And Pinion is an essential linkage style component that turns the rotational movement of the steering wheel into linear shift of the front wheels. The above is attained by a rack and pinion system whereby the pinion is mounted on a shaft implementing the steering column and the rack resides in a metallic housing fixed on the car frame. One of the changes that have occurred with rack and pinion over the years is that while most cars use hydraulic power assisted systems modern thunderbirds are not an exception. These hydraulic systems utilize a fluid to give power assist helping in the steering operation and feel. However, like all rack and pinion assemblies, Ford Thunderbird Steering Racks can experience some problems for instance; leakages that originate from the deteriorating O-ring seals or worn power steering hoses. Signs that one may be experiencing a faulty rack and pinion include a hard steering wheel, and a rattling sound that comes from the steering system, and loosely or erratically moving steering wheel. Sometimes, it may be required to completely change the gear by fixing the new rack and pinion assembly in order to regain the requisite steering control. Although there may be issues with rack and pinion systems, they are strongly related to accurate steering and response in Thunderbird vehicles.

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Gear Assembly - Steering
F6SZ-3504-ACRM
Q: How to remove and install a steering gear in a Ford Thunderbird?
A: Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. Apply the parking brake. Place a drain pan under the Rack And Pinion (power steering only). Remove the power steering pressure and return lines and cap the ends to prevent excessive fluid loss and contamination. Mark the relationship of the intermediate shaft flexible coupling to the Rack And Pinion input shaft. Remove the pinch bolt. Separate the tie-rod ends from the spindle arms. Support the Rack And Pinion and remove the Rack And Pinion-to-frame mounting nuts and bolts. The nuts are accessible through the hole in rear of the cross member. The Rack And Pinion mounting nuts are accessible through holes in the rear of the cross member. Lower the unit, separate the intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion input shaft and remove the Rack And Pinion from the vehicle. Raise the Rack And Pinion into position and connect the intermediate shaft, aligning the marks. Install the mounting bolts and washers and tighten the nuts to the torque. Connect the tie-rod ends to the spindle arms. Install the intermediate shaft pinch bolt and tighten it to the torque. Connect the power steering pressure and return hoses to the Rack And Pinion and fill the power steering pump reservoir with the recommended fluid. Lower the vehicle and bleed the steering system.