Don't know if this will help or not
it's right out of the ford service CD.
Steering Gear
Removal
1. Start engine.
2. Rotate steering wheel from lock-to-lock (entire gear travel). Record n umber of rotations.
3. Divide the number of rotations by two. This gives the required number of turns to place system in the on-center position.
4. Note: Verify the front wheels and steering wheel are in the straight-ahead position.
From the lock position, rotate steering wheel the number of turns determined in Step 3. This places the gear in the on-center position.
5. Note: Do not rotate steering column when intermediate shaft is disconnected or DAMAGE TO CLOCKSPRING will result.
Remove bolt retaining the lower steering column shaft to the steering gear input shaft.
6. Disconnect the lower steering column shaft from the steering gear.
7. Remove stabilizer bar attachment from frame for clearance to remove gear.
8. Unscrew the quick connect fittings for the power steering pressure hose (3A719) and power steering return hoses (3A713) at the steering gear housing (3548).
9. Plug ends of fluid lines removed and ports in gear to prevent damage and entry of dirt.
10. Remove two (2) nuts from P/S cooler.
11. Remove P/S cooler from vehicle.
12. Remove and discard the cotter pin retaining the nut to tie rod end (3A130) and remove nut.
13. Separate tie rod ends from front wheel spindle (3105) using Pitman Arm Puller T64P-3590-F.
14. Remove the two nuts, bolts, and washer assemblies retaining steering gear (3504) to front crossmember (5019).
15. Remove steering gear from vehicle. If required, remove steering gear mounting bracket housing insulators (3F640) and steering gear insulators (3C716) from steering gear housing.
Installation
1. If removed, install steering gear mounting insulators into the steering gear housing.
2. Push the steering gear mounting insulator and steering gear insulator in until there is no space between the lip on the insulator and steering gear housing.
3. Position steering gear on front crossmember. Install nuts, bolts and washers retaining steering gear to front crossmember. Tighten to 128-172 N-m (94-127 lb-ft).
4. Position power steering cooler onto bolts and install nuts. Tighten nuts to 68-92 N-m (50-68 lb-ft).
5. Note: The fittings design allows the power steering pressure hose and power steering return hose to swivel when properly tightened. Do not attempt to eliminate looseness by overtightening, since this can cause damage to fittings.
Connect power steering pressure hose and power steering return hose to appropriate ports on steering gear housing. Tighten fittings to 27-34 N-m (20-25 lb-ft).
6. Note: Make sure the tie rod ends (3A131) are seated in the tapered spindle holes to prevent rotation while tightening nut.
With the steering gear, steering wheel (3600) and wheel (1007) in the on-center position, attach the tie rod end to front wheel spindle and tighten to 56-76 N-m (77-103 lb-ft).
7. If necessary, advance tie rod nuts to the next slot. Install cotter pins.
8. Note: Verify that no rotation from the on-center position has occurred.
Position steering column lower intermediate shaft over steering gear input shaft. Outer input shaft dust shield must be in place. Replace pinch bolt and tighten to 41-56 N-m (30-42 lb-ft).
9. Replace the front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to «Section 04-04».
10. Replace wheel covers.
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Refill power steering oil reservoir (3A697) with Premium Power Steering Fluid E6AZ-19582-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESW-M2C33-F.
13. Purge air from steering system. Refer to «Section 11-00». Verify absence of any unusual power steering noise.
14. Check and adjust toe alignment specifications. Refer to «Section 04-00».
15. Make sure steering gear operates correctly and is not leaking.
16. Check and adjust fluid level in power steering oil reservoir.
