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I suppose that depends a bit on what you call "reasonable". Do you mean just the shock absorber or the entire strut assembly? I assume that you mean the entire strut. I think that Munroe is a quality brand, MONROE 171321 Quick-Strut Front ($77) MONROE 171322 Quick-Strut Rear ($82) It happens...

I get the 5 quart bottle of Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Extended Performance or High Mileage from Walmart, Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full-Synthetic Motor Oil 5W20, 5 quart ($28) Mobil 1 High Mileage Full-Synthetic Motor Oil 5W20, 5 Quart ($24) These usually run $25-$28 for 5 quarts. I get...

Thank you for the pictures, they were a big help. The part I have definitely doesn't fit correctly. I have tried to play with the telescope length some but the shaft won't move any further from the manifold than it already is. The spindle is at least 2 inches closer to the engine block than it...

I was able to get the lower steering shaft removed by removing all of the tubing and wiring over top of it. That allowed my to use a hammer to tap off the column from the attachment by the firewall. I took the shaft inside and cleaned up the inside of the arbor on both ends with a Dremel. I then...

No hurry, I am spending my New Years Eve sitting here emailing junkyards in Arizona looking for relatively rust-free parts. What a lovely year it has been. LMHmedchem

Hello, I got the steering column attached to my new rack an pinion. To me, it looks like the lower steering shaft runs too close to the exhaust manifold. I have attached a picture, In the attached picture, you can see the orange ring in the center, which is where the lower steering shaft...

Do you have a link for where you get the band clamps and what the proper size is (for the larger end of the boot)? I was planning on just using a standard worm drive hose clamp, since I thought it would be better than the zip tie approach that comes with most replacement parts. I can't seem...

It seems strange that a new or re-manufactured rack and pinion would have boots that were attached with zip ties and not band clamps. Are you sure that the rack was replaced and not just the tie rod ends and boots? LMHmedchem

This is the bellows/boot on your power steering rack and pinion. The threaded rod is the inner tie rod end which bolts to the rack and pinion under the boot. This connects to the outer tie rod end which connects to the wheel knuckle. These come with a steel band clamp on each end, but...

Today, I decided that I would just remove the entire lower steering shaft. That way, I could have a look inside the arbor where it attaches to the rack and see if it needs to be aligned in any particular way. Also, I thought I could wedge in a screwdriver or something to spread it some before...

I was able to get the inner tie rod off with a pipe wrench and a breaker bar stuck in one of the holes for the bushings. Pushing the two in opposite directions was able to break it loose. After getting the drivers side inner tie rod off, it was very easy to install. I removed the drivers side...

Hello, Since the weather has been a bit more cooperative, I finally have the rack and pinion re-installed on my 2002 XLT 4.6L. I have the bolts back into the frame bracket, so I know that the rack is in the correct position. I am having great difficulty getting the steering column re-attached...

I just removed the bellows from the drivers side of the rack. That was straightforward enough but I did have to remove both clamps to be able to see what the part looks like. I cannot get the inner tie rod end to budge. I tried with a pipe wrench since my largest crescent is a bit too small. It...

Does anyone know that part number for the two clamps? There is a large one and a small one. I do find it odd that the replacement part comes with zip ties. Would it be so hard to include two band clamps? LMHmedchem

How do you go about removing the boot clamps to get at the inner tie rod ends? These don't loosen with a screwdriver or socket like hose clamps. Is there a special tool or method? The replacement boots look like they just use zip ties instead of a traditional hose clamp. Can I use a hose clamp...

Unfortunately, my truck is now buried in 2 feet of snow thanks to the lovely storm on Thursday. It will probably be next week before I can get back at this. I will let you know how it goes. LMHmedchem

I will try to remove the inner tie rod from the old rack before I send it back for re-manufacture. That way I can see what tools are required and judge if it is reasonable to put it back on after I have installed the new rack. I know that the inner tie rods are replaced at times, so it must not...

This does sound like an issue with the CV joint. Are the boots intact? Check all the suspension parts on the front end. Make sure there is no tilt in the wheels indicating a bad bearing. Also check that the ball joints are intact. Again, a torn boot is a good sign of a problem. Make sure that...

Hello, After fighting with my power steering rack trying to remove it through the drivers side wheel well, it occurred to me that it might have been easier to try to remove the drivers side inner tie rod. That would have given me the room to drop the rack out the bottom. This seems an obvious...

I was able to get the rack out yesterday. I tried for quite a while to get it out from underneath, but it just doesn't seem like this is possible. I was able to remove the front bolt from the drivers side lower control arm and get it out that way. I was going to unfasten the bolt for the strut...

It could also be the switch or the wiring in the door boot. You can check and see if having the door open to some degree changes the function of the window. If it does, you likely have a split wire in the door boot. This is very common. You may have to take off the panel and use a DMM to see if...

Hello, I am in the middle of changing out the power steering system on my 2002 v8. I have the pump out, I have the oil filter adapter off ( I am replacing the gasket), I have the power steering cooler off, I have all the hoses off of the rack, and I have the outer tie rod ends removed. I have...

I have updated my original post to include the Wagner option. I have Wagner rotors and Thermoquiet pad on the vehicle right now. I think they have worked fairly well but I had to do allot grinding on the pads to get them to fit when I did the install. I have never used semi-metallic pads. How do...

Hello, I am going to do the front brakes while I am doing so other work. I have updated the list to include the suggestion of TechGuru. I am looking at these setups, Raybestos833H680014E3 Element3 Brake Pad and Rotor Kit, front ($81) Raybestos Brake Pad Drag Reduction Clip ($6) Wagner Disc...

Hello, I would like to replace one of the bolts from the power steering pump bracket because it is broken. This is the left most bolt when looking at the bracket from the front. It has a ground wire of some kind attached. Here are some pictures, This is not one of the W710927-S437 mount...

I am doing some work on my 2002 XLT v8 front end and notice that the brake dust shields are very rusted and I would like to replace them. The part numbers are as follows, Front Right Brake Dust Shield 1L2Z2K004AB Front Left Brake Dust Shield 1L2Z2K005AB I cannot find these parts in stock...

Since there was such a long time waiting for a reply, I went ahead and got the Ultra-Power pump. Of course, the ACDelco pump I was going to get has now returned to a reasonable price, so I guess I should have waited a bit. We are rapidly running out of good weather here and I don't have a garage...

Hello, I am replacing the power steering pump on my 2002 XLT v8. I was going to use an ACDelco remanufactured, ACDELCO 36P1578 Remanufactured Power Steering Pump With Pulley ($285) For some reason, these are now absurdly expensive at RockAuto. They used to be about $85 +core. Even the...

After all my hand wringing, I ended up getting the same battery I got last time. AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65-2, 850CCA ($160) At the end of the day, this was more about the current available options than really wanting that battery at that price. I got a 10% off coupon, so the price...

Hello, There is a bundle of 3 hoses that is attached to a larger tube, possibly from the gas tank? The smallest of the 3 hoses has broken but I have no idea what it is for. Here is a picture, the red circle shows where the hose is broken. The rest of the hose is sitting on the frame below...

It turns out I need a new rack and pinion as well. Some of the tubing that is welded to the rack has started to leak. I am now looking at this parts list, ACDelco Professional 36R0202 Rack and Pinion Assembly ($228, $100 core) ACDELCO 36P1578 Power Steering Pump With Pulley ($89, $25 core) SKP...

As ThreeJs suggests, the Motorcraft, Interstate, and AutoCraft batteries are all (generally) made by Johnson Controls and I suspect they are exactly the same battery. The ~$140 price from the Ford dealer is definately better than the ~$160 price for AutoCraft at Advance Auto Parts, so that would...

I am not a Costco member, so I would have to pay the $60 membership fee. That would eat up allot of the savings. There isn't a Costco very close to me so I have a BJs membership instead since they are less than a mile away. How were the EverStart batteries that you had? Did they perform...

Personally, I don't use Moog parts for anything important. The metal around the ball joint on the upper control arm is quite thin. I think it would be difficult to press out the old ball joint and press in a new one, especially if there is any rust or other deterioration of the metal. On one of...

What would you recommend for a battery? These are some of the other options, NAPA The Legend Professional Battery BCI No. 65 850CCA ($145) Duralast Gold Battery 65-DLG Group Size 65 850CCA ($160) AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850CCA ($160) Interstate MTP-65HD size 65 850CCA ($179)...

Hello, I need a new battery and have always used 850CCA for my 2002 XLT v8. I have been looking at prices and see that this battery, EverStart Maxx Lead Acid Automotive Battery 850CCA ($99) costs $45-$60 less than the options from Advance Auto Parts, NAPA, or AutoZone. I know that there...

I don't see "power steering hose washer" listed at rockauto by that name. Do you mean this part, DORMAN 82540 Power Steering Pump Washer ($1.50) or something else? LMHmedchem

Hello, I need to replace the power steering pump on my 2002 XLT v8. I want to replace the pump and all of the hoses to make sure the everything is clean so I don't end up with old circulating junk in the new pump. I also think it is easier when you don't have to preserve old worn and rusted...

Hello, The power steering on my 2002 v8 XLT is shot. The system won't hold fluid at all. I think that there is a leak in one of the metal tubes that is welded to the rack, but I also think that the seals on the pump are gone. I have thought about removing the pump and replacing the seals but...

That is a nice write-up but it seems as if all the pictures have gone missing. LMHmedchem