Ford DR3Z-3504-AE Gear Assembly - Steering

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To remove the steering gear, first park the vehicle with the front wheels pointing straight ahead and disconnect the battery cable. Then, loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, and remove the wheels. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckles. On 2010 and earlier models, remove the power steering fluid line brackets. Mark the relationship of the lower steering shaft U-joint to the steering gear input shaft, remove the U-joint pinch bolt, and slide the U-joint up and off the input shaft. On 2010 and earlier models, disconnect the pressure and return lines from the steering gear and discard the O-ring seals. On 2011 and later models, remove the starter motor and release the two connector locks, then disconnect the two Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) electrical connectors. Remove the steering gear fasteners, making sure to discard and replace the mounting bolts with new ones on 2011 and later models. Finally, remove the steering gear assembly.