Fordtruckfan89
Elite Explorer
- Joined
- February 17, 2012
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- 283
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- City, State
- NC
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1994 Explorer XLT 4-Dr
I recently replaced the power steering rack in my 2003 explorer sport Trac. I followed the steps in the shop manual but some things werent so obvious.
1. The steering shaft coupler bolt is reusable, it's a regular grade 10.9 bolt.
2. The rack mounting bushings won't let the rack slide through the frame easily if at all. They need to be removed before you try to pull it and put it in.
3. Don't need to remove the inner tie rod ends.
4. Unclip the brake line near the steering shaft to get clearance to pull it.
1. The steering shaft coupler bolt is reusable, it's a regular grade 10.9 bolt.
2. The rack mounting bushings won't let the rack slide through the frame easily if at all. They need to be removed before you try to pull it and put it in.
3. Don't need to remove the inner tie rod ends.
4. Unclip the brake line near the steering shaft to get clearance to pull it.
