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
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTICE:
Only use moderate force.
Using a non-marring trim removal tool, disengage the retainer clips, release adhesive tape and remove moulding...
Inspection
WARNING:
All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as
part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as
prescribed by Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision found in Section
501-20A General Procedures of this manual...