Steering Gear: Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. On Capri, mark and loosen intermediate lower U-joint. On Festiva, mark and remove steering gear intermediate shaft connecting steering gear to column shaft. On all models, disconnect high pressure and return lines and plug them. Loosen front wheel lug nuts.
- Raise vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove tie rod end cotter pins and nuts. Separate tie rod ends from steering knuckles using Tie Rod Remover (T85M-3395-A). Remove tie rod end splash shields. Remove right fender splash shield. Remove front catalytic converter nuts and separate converter from inlet pipe.
- Place reference marks on tie rod end and tie rod for reassembly reference. Loosen tie rod jam nut and remove right tie rod end. Remove steering gear mounting bolts and washers. Slide steering gear to the left and pull right tie rod through fender opening. Remove steering gear by sliding it to the right.