Ford Fusion: Power Steering / Steering Gear. Removal and Installation

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Chassis / Steering System / Power Steering / Steering Gear. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

If installing a new steering gear, upload the PSCM configuration to the scan tool.
Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation).

Remove the front subframe.
Refer to: Front Subframe - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).

Remove the steering gear boot.

Ford Fusion. Steering Gear. Removal and Installation

Remove and discard the steering gear mounting bolts.
Torque: 148 lb.ft ( 200 Nm)

Position aside the front stabilizer bar. Remove the steering gear.

Installation

NOTICE: Make sure the boot is properly installed before installing the steering gear into the vehicle. If the boot is not properly installed it can cause high friction with the input shaft, which may cause internal damage to the steering gear.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check and install the steering gear boot on steering gear as shown.

If a new steering gear was installed, download the PSCM configuration from the scan tool to the new PSCM.
Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation).

Power Steering - System Operation and Component Description. Description and Operation

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