1969 FORD MUSTANG mustang

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Ford Design Non-Integral Power Steering System

03-07-03

5.
Lower the vehicle and disconnect

the fluid return hose from the reser-

voir.

6. Disconnect the fluid pressure

hose from the pump outlet fitting.

7.
Remove 1 bolt attaching the

hoses,
insulator, and the retainer to

the frame side rail and remove the

hoses,
and the insulator and retainer

as an assembly from the vehicle.

8. Remove the pressure and return

hoses from the retainer and insulator.

INSTALLATION

1.
Install the pressure and return
hoses in the insulator and retainer.

Paint stripe on pressure hose must be

aligned with slot in insulator. Paint or

tape band on return hose must be cen-

tered in insulator. Position the assem-

bly to the frame side rail and install

the attaching bolt.

2.
Place a hose clamp on the fluid

return hose and install the hose on the

power steering pump reservoir return

fitting.

3.
Torque the pump outlet fitting to

specification (Part 3-13). Then, con-

nect the pressure hose to the outlet fit-

ting and torque the fitting to specifica-

tion.
4.
Raise the vehicle and connect the

pressure and return lines to the con-

trol valve.

5.
Install the clamp to retain the

hose tubes to the control valve.

6. Lower the vehicle and fill the

power steering pump reservoir with

fluid, C1AZ-19582-A, to the proper

level (Part 3-1).

7.
Start the engine and turn the

steering wheel to each end of its travel

several times to cycle the system.

Then, check for fluid leaks.

8. Stop the engine and again check

the power steering fluid level (Part

3-1). Add fluid as required.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

HOISTING INSTRUCTIONS

Damage to suspension and/or steer-

ing linkage components may occur if

care is not exercised when positioning

the hoist adapters of 2 post hoists

prior to lifting the vehicle.

If a 2 post hoist is used to lift the

vehicle, place the adapters under the

front suspension lower arms. Do not

allow the adapters to contact the

steering linkage.

STEERING GEAR

Refer to Group 3-6, Section 3 for

detailed instructions.

POWER STEERING PUMP

Refer to Group 3-10, Section 3 for

detailed instructions.

POWER STEERING CONTROL

VALVE

REMOVAL

1.
Disconnect the 4 fluid line fit-

tings at the control valve, and drain

the fluid from the lines. Turn the front

wheels to the left and right several

times to force all the fluid from the

system.

2.
Loosen the clamping nut and

bolt at the right end of the sleeve.

3.
Remove the roll pin from the

steering arm-to-idler arm rod -through

the slot in the sleeve.

4.
Remove the control valve ball

stud nut.

5.
Using the tool shown in Fig. 3,

remove the ball stud from the sector

shaft arm.
VALVE

Too/-3290-C BALL STUD PITMAN ARM

FIG. 3—Removing Control Valve

Ball Stud

6. After turning the front wheels

fully to the left, unthread the control

valve from the center link steering

arm-to-idler arm rod.

INSTALLATION

1.
Thread the valve onto the center

link until about four threads are still

visible on the link.

2.
Position the ball stud in the sec-

tor shaft arm.

3.
Measure the distance between

the center of the grease plug in the

sleeve and the center of the stud at the

inner end of the left spindle connect-

ing rod (Fig. 4). The distance should

be 5 5/8 inches for Montego, Falcon

and Fairlane vehicles. The distance

should be 4 7/8 inches for Mustang

and Cougar models. If the distance is

not correct, disconnect the ball stud

from the sector shaft arm and turn the

valve on the center link to increase or

decrease the distance.

4.
When the correct distance is ob-

tained and the ball stud is positioned

in the sector shaft arm, align the hole

in the steering arm-to-idler arm rod

with the slot near the end of the valve
sleeve. Install the roll pin in the rod

hole to lock the valve in position on

the rod.

5.
Torque the valve sleeve clamp

bolt to specification.

6. Install the nut on the ball stud,

and torque the nut to specification.

Install a new cotter pin.

7.
Connect the fluid lines to the

control valve, and tighten all fittings

securely. Do not over-tighten.

8. Fill the fluid reservoir with the

specified fluid to the cross hatched

area on the dip stick.

9. Start the engine and run it at

idle speed for about two minutes to

warm the fluid in the power steering

system.

10.
Turn the steering wheel all the

way to the left and right several times,

and check the system for fluid leaks.

11.
Increase the engine speed to

about 1000 rpm, and turn the steering

wheel all the way to the left and right

several times.

CONTROL VALVE CONNECTING ROD STUD

LUBRICATION PLUG

G1653-A

FIG. 4—Control Valve Installation

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Ford Design Integral Power Steering Gear

03-08-01

PART
3-8
Ford Design Integral Power

Steering Gear

COMPONENT INDEX

STEERING GEAR

Adjustments

Cleaning
and
Inspection
(See

Part 03-01)

Description

Disassembly
and
Assembly

Overhaul

Removal
and
Installation

VALVE CENTERING SHIM

Removal
and
Installation

VALVE SPOOL CENTERING CHECK
MODEL APPLICATION
All Models
Ford

08-02

08-01

08-05

08-06

08-03

08-03

08-02
Mercury
08-02

08-01

08-05

08-06

08-03

08-03

08-02
Meteor
08-02

08-01

08-05

08-06

08-03

08-03

08-02
Cougar
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Fairlane
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Falcon
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Montego
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Mustang
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Lincoln-
Continental
08-02

08-01

08-05

08-06

08-03

08-03

08-02
Thunderbird
08-02

08-01

08-05

08-06

08-03

08-03

08-02
Continental-
Mark
III
08-02

08-01

08-05

08-06

08-03

08-03

08-02

DESCRIPTION

The Ford integral power steering

unit
(Fig. 1) is a
torsion-bar type
of

hydraulic assisted system. This system

furnishes power
to
reduce
the
amount

of turning effort required
at the
steer-

ing wheel.
It
also reduces road shock

and vibrations.

The torsion
bar
power steering unit

includes
a
worm
and
one-piece rack

piston, which
is
meshed
to the
gear

teeth
on the
steering sector shaft.
The

unit also includes
a
hydraulic valve,

valve actuator, input shaft
and
torsion

bar assembly which
are
mounted
on

the
end of the
worm shaft
and
operat-

ed
by the
twisting action
of the tor-

sion
bar.

The torsion-bar type
of
power steer-

ing gear
is
designed with
the one
piece
rack-piston, worm
and
sector shaft
in

one housing
and the
valve spool
in an

attaching housing
(Fig. 1).
This makes

possible internal fluid passages
bet-

ween
the
valve
and
cylinder, thus
eli-

minating
all
external lines
and
hoses,

except
the
pressure
and
return hoses

between
the
pump
and
gear assembly.

The power cylinder
is an
integral

part
of the
gear housing.
The
piston
is

double acting,
in
that fluid pressure

may
be
applied
to
either side
of the

piston.

A selective metal shim located
in

the valve housing
of the
gear
is for the

purpose
of
tailoring steering gear
ef-

forts.
If
efforts
are not
within specifi-

cations they
can be
changed
by in-
creasing
or
decreasing shim thickness

as follows:

Efforts heavy
to the
left—Increase

shim thickness.

Efforts light
to the
left—Decrease

shim thickness.

A change
of one
shim size will
in-

crease
or
decrease steering efforts
ap-

proximately
1 1/2
in-lbs.

Shims
are
available
in the
following

thicknesses
and are
notched
on the

outside diameter
for
identification:

0.0057-0.0063 inch—0 notch

0.0077-0.0083 inch—1 notch

0.0097-0.0103 inch—2 notches

0.0117-0.0123 inch—3 notches

0.0137-0.0143 inch—4 notches

Do
not use
more than
one
shim.
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Saginaw Design Integral Power Steering Gear

03-09-01

PART 3-9 Saginaw Design

Integral Power Steering Gear

COMPONENT INDEX

STEERING GEAR

Cleaning and Inspection (See Page 03-01)

Description

Disassembly and Assembly

Mesh Load Adjustment

Removal and Installation

Overhaul
MODEL APPLICATION
All
Models
Ford

09-01

09-03

09-01

09-02

09-04
Mercury
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Meteor
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Cougar
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Fairlane
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Falcon
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Montego
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Mustang
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Lincoln-
Continental
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Thunderbird
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/\

N/A
Continental-
Mark III
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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DESCRIPTION

The Rotary Valve Safety power

steering gear operates entirely on dis-

placing fluid to provide hydraulic fluid

pressure assists only when turning. As

the entire gear assembly is always full

of fluid, all internal components of the

gear are immersed in fluid making

periodic lubrication unnecessary. In

addition, this fluid acts as a cushion
to absorb road shocks that may be

transmitted to the driver. All fluid

passages are internal except the pres-

sure and return hoses between the

gear and pump.

The rotary valve provides a smooth

transmission through the driving range

of steering wheel effort. A torsion bar

transmits the road feel to the driver.
Response of the steering gear to effort

applied to the steering wheel has been

greatly increased.

The rack-piston nut is one piece and

is geared to the sector shaft. Lash be-

tween the sector shaft and rack-piston

nut is maintained by an adjusting

screw which is retained in the end o\'

the shaft uear (Eiiz.l).

IN-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS

During the breaking in period of

the vehicle, it is probable that some

of the factory adjustments will change.

These changes in adjustment do not

necessarily affect the satisfactory op-

eration of the steering gear assembly

and ordinarily do not require re-ad-

justment unless there is excessive lash

or other malfunctioning. The only ad-

justment that should be performed in

the vehicle is the total over center

position load (mesh load) to eliminate

excessive lash between the sector shaft

and rack teeth.

MESH LOAD ADJUSTMENT

1.
Disconnect the Pitman arm from
the sector shaft and remove the steer-

ing wheel hub.

2.
Disconnect the fluid return line

at the reservoir; at the same time cap

the reservoir return line pipe.

3.
Place the end of the return line

in a clean container and cycle the

steering wheel in both directions as

required, to discharge the fluid from

the gear.

4.
Turn the gear 1/2 turn off cen-

ter (either direction). Using a 24 in-

lb torque wrench on the steering wheel

nut, determine the torque required to

rotate the shaft slowly through a 20

degree arc.

5.
Turn the sear back to center and
repeating the method of reading tor-

que as in Step 4, above, loosen the

adjuster lock nut, turn the screw in-

ward with a 7/32-inch Allen wrench

until the reading is equal to 6 in-lbs

in excess of Step 4 above, and retigh-

ten the lock nut while holding the

screw in place.

6. Recheck the readings and re-

place the Pitman arm and the steering

wheel hub.

7.
Connect the fluid return line to

the reservoir and fill the reservoir

with C1AZ-I9582-A Fluid to the

proper level.
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Ford-Thompson Power Steering Pump*

03-10-01

PART 3-10 Ford-Thompsonr Power Steering Pump

COMPONENT INDEX

PUMP BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

PUMP DRIVE BELT

Removal and Installation

POWER STEERING PUMP

Cleaning and Inspection (See Part 03-01)

Description

Disassembly and Assembly

Removal and Installation

POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY

Removal and Installation

POWER STEERING PUMP RESERVOIR

Removal and Installation

ROTOR SHAFT SEAL

Removal and Installation
MODEL APPLICATION
All
Models
Ford

10-01

l5-O2

10-01

10-04

10-02

10-03

10-03

10-04
Mercury
10-01

10-02

10-01

10-04

10-02

10-03

10-03

10-04
Meteor
10-01

10-02

10-01

10-04

10-02

10-03

10-03

10-04
Cougar
10-01

10-02

10-01

10-04

10-02

10-03

10-03

10-04
Fairlane
10-01

10-02

10-01

10-04

10-02

10-03

10-03

10-04
Falcon
10-01

10-02

10-01

10-04

10-02

10-03

10-03

10-04
Montego
10-01

10-02

10-01

10-04

10-02

10-03

10-03

10-04
Mustang
10-01

10-02

10-01

10-04

10-02

10-03

10-03

10-04
Lincoln-
Continental
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Thunderbird
10-01

10-02

10-01

10-04

10-02

10-03

10-03

10-04
Continental-
Mark
III
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

'N/A

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1
DESCRIPTION

The Ford-Thompson power steering

pump is a belt driven slipper type

pump which is integral with the reser-
voir (Fig. 1). It is constructed so that

the reservoir is attached to the rear

side of the pump housing front plate
and the pump body is encased within

the reservoir (Fig. 2).

IN-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS

PUMP BELT TENSION

ADJUSTMENT

Pump drive belt tension cannot be

checked accurately using the
•
thumb

pressure or belt deflection methods.

Correct belt adjustment is assured

only with the use of a belt tension

gauge.

1.
Check the belt tension with a

belt tension gauge tool T63L-8620-A.

With a new belt, or one that has been

run for less than 15 minutes, the ten-

sion should be within 120-150 lbs.

With a belt that has been run for

more than 15 minutes, the tension

should be within 90-120 lbs.

2.
To adjust the belt, loosen the

mounting bolts incorporated on the

front face of the pump cover plate

(hub side) and one nut at the rear of

the reservoir. Fix a 9/16 inch open

end wrench on the nrojecting 1/2 inch

boss on the cover -'plate a"hd pry up-

ward to correct tension on 6 cyl. en-

gines.
DIPSTICK.

DRIVE

PULLEY

RELIEF VALVE

RESERVOIR

ORIFICE PLUG

G1479-B

FIG.
1—Power
Steering Pump—Sectional View
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Wheels
And
Tires

03-12-01

PART
3-12
Wheels
And
Tires

COMPONENT INDEX

FRONT
HUB AND
DRUM ASSEMBLY

Removal
and
Installation

FRONT
HUB AND
ROTOR ASSEMBLY

Removal
and
Installation

FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION

FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT

FRONT WHEEL GREASE SEAL
AND

BEARING

Removal, Installation, Repacking

HOISTING INSTRUCTIONS

LIFE GUARD TIRE

Balancing

Correcting Vibration
and
Shake

Description

Repairs

REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION

WHEELS AND TIRES (Conventional)

Removal
and
Installation
MODEL APPLICATION
All
Models

12-07

12-07

12-01

12-02

12-05

12-02

12-01

12-03
Ford
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Mercury
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Meteor
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Cougar
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Fairlane
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Falcon
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Montego
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Mustang
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Lincoln-
Continental
12-03

12-03

12-02

12-08
Thunderbird
12-03

12-03

12-02

12-08
Continental-
Mark
III
12-03

12-03

12-02

12-08

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the
item
is for the
vehicle listed
at the
head
of the
column.

N/A indicates that
the
item
is not
applicable
to the
vehicle listed.

DESCRIPTION

FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Each front wheel
and
tire
is
bolted

to
its
respective front
hub and
brake

drum
or
rotor assembly.
Two
opposed

tapered roller bearings
are
installed
in

each
hub. A
grease retainer
is in-

stalled
at the
inner
end of the hub to

prevent lubricant from leaking into

the drum
or on the
rotor.
The
entire

assembly
is
retained
to its
spindle
by

the adjusting
nut, nut
lock
and
cotter

pin (Figs.
1 and 2).

REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY

The rear wheel
hub and
brake drum

assembly
is
attached
to
studs
on the

rear axle shaft flange
by
three speed

nuts.
The
wheel
and
tire mounts
on

the same rear axle shaft flange studs

and
is
held against
the hub and
drum

by
the
wheel nuts.
The
rear wheel

bearing
is
pressed onto
the
axle shaft

just inside
the
shaft flange,
and the
entire assembly
is
retained
to the
rear

axle housing
by the
bearing retainer

HUB
AND
BRAKE

DRUM
ASSEMBLY
plate which
is
bolted
to the
housing

flange.

ADJUSTING

NUT

GREASE

CAP
OUTER

BEARING

OUTER
CUP

BEARING

CONE
AND

ROLLER

NUT
INNER BEARING

CONE
AND

ROLLER

WHEEL

ASSEMBLY

HUB
BOLT'
^£=3^
F1422-A

FIG.
1
—
Front
Hub,
Bearing
and
Grease Retainer Drum Brakes
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Specifications

03-13-01

PART 3-13 Specifications

FRONT
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT

Vehicle

Model

Mustang,
Cougar

Fairlane, Falcon

Mont
ego

Ford,
Mercury

Meteor

Thunderbird,

Mark III

Lincoln

Continental
Dimension

"C"

Inches

(I) 6.30

® 6.50

©4.20

® 4.20

©5.87
Dimension

"D"

Inches

©5.50 (Mustang)

6.35 (Cougar)

©6.72

©6.70

©6.70

©8.39
Alignment

Factors

Caster©

Camber©

Toe-in-Inches

Caster©

Camber©

Toe-in-Inches

Caster©

Camber©

Toe-in-Inches

Caster©

Camber®

Toe-in-Inches

Caster®

Camber®

Toe-in-Inches
Min.

-3/4°

+1/4°

1/16

-1
3/4°

•1/2°

1/8

0°

•1/4°

1/16

0°

•1/4°

1/16

-1/2°

•1/4°

0
Max.

+1 1/4°

+1 3/4°

5/16

+1/4°

+1°

3/8

+2°

+11/4°

5/16

+2°

+1 1/4°

5/16

-2
1/2°

+11/4°

1/4
Desired

+1/4°

+3/4°

3/16

•3/4°

+1/4°

3/16

+1°

+1/2°

3/16

+1°

+1/2°

3/16

•11/2°

+1/2°

1/8

©Maximum difference between wheels not to exceed 1/2° (setting). Maximum checking difference not to exceed 1° with caster and camber
with-

in specifications.

©Maximum difference between wheels not to exceed 1/2°.

©Vertical distance between bottom surface of spring tower on centerline of rebound bumper bolt and point on flat surface of upper suspension

arm midway between ball joint rivets.

©Shortest vertical distance between point on side member and axle housing.

©Distance from corner of lower flange sidemember front to center of bolt head (strut mounting bolt).

©Vertical distance between bottom of sidemember at center of axle bumper bracket and top of axle housing.

©Vertical distance between point on underside of crossmember pocket and point on top of drag strut.

©Distance from axle housing to surface on sidemember immediatly behind axle bumper.

WHEELBASEAND TREAD WIDTH-INCHES

FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE

Vehicle Model

Mustang

Cougar

Fairlane, Montego

Falcon (except Station Wagon)

Falcon Station Wagon

Ford

Mercury, Meteor

Thunderbird (2-Door)

Thunderbird (4-Door), Mark HI

Lincoln Continental
Wheelbase

108.0

111.1

116.0

110.9

113.0

121.0

124.0

114.7

117.2

126.0
Tread

Front

58.5

58.5

58.8

58.8

58.8

63.0

63.0

62.0

62.0

62.4
Width

Rear

58.5

58.5

5«.5

58.5

58.5

64.0

64.0

62.0

62.0

61.0
Vehicle Model

Mustang,
Cougar

Fairlane, Falcon, Montego

Ford,
Mercury, Meteor

Thunderbird, Mark III

Lincoln Continental
Turning Angle of Outside Wheel

With Inside Wheel Turned 20°

18.68°

With Power Steering 17.88°

With Manual Steering 18.1°

With Power Steering 19.14°

With Manual Steering 18.96°

19.26°

17.71°

BALL JOINTS -RADIAL PLAY

STEERING WHEEL TURNING EFFORT

Vehicle Model

Cougar, Fairlane,

Falcon,
Montego,

Mustang

Ford,
Mercury,

Meteor, Thunderbird,

Mark III, Lincoln

Continental
Description

Lower Ball Joint

Upper Ball Joint

Lower Ball Joint

Upper Ball Joint
Radial Play-Max. Allowable

Replace if perceptibly loose

0.250
Inch

0.250
Inch

Replace if perceptibly loose
Vehicle Model

Ford,
Mercury, Meteor

Cougar, Fairlane, Falcon,

Montego, Mustang

Lincoln Continental, Mark III,

Thunderbird
Lbs.
Effort

5.0

6.5

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Specifications

03-13-02

POWER STEERING PUMP

SERVICE
SPECIFICATIONS

Description

Pump Rotor Shaft End Play

Max. Torque Allowed
to

Rotate Rotor Shaft

Stamped Housing to Plate

Assy. Screw and Washer Assy.

Reservoir
to
Stamped Housing

Nut

Cam Ring to Pressure Plate

Screw

Housing to Cover Screw
Ford-Thompson

.017 in. Max.-.003 in. Min.

15 In-Lb.

28-32 Ft.-Lb.

43-47 Ft.-Lb.

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-
Eaton

—

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—

20 In-Lb.

15-20 Ft,-Lb.

FORD-THOMPSON POWER STEERING

PUMP
TORQUE
LIMITS (FT-LBS)

Description

Pump Rear Mounting Nut

Pressure Hose Nut

Pump Attaching Nuts

Bracket
to
Engine Attaching Nuts
6-Cyl.

302-351 CID

390,427,428,429 CID

Bracket
to
Cylinder Head

Belt Adjustment Bolt

Rear Support Bracket Attaching Nuts

Bracket
to
Engine Adapter

Engine Adapter
to
Engine

Engine Adapter
to
Pump
240 CID

170-200 CID

170-200 CID

250 CID

250 CID
Ford,
Mercury,

Meteor,

Thunderbird

14-18

20-30

25-35

1216

18-25

30-40

25-35

-

45-60

-

-

-

-
Cougar, Falcon,

Fairlane, Montego,

Mustang

20-30

20-30

30-40

7-10

18-25

30-40

25-35

25-35

-

25-35

17-25

30-40

25-35

INTEGRAL
POWER
STEERING GEAR SPECIFICATIONS

Description

Type

Ratio

Turns of Steering Wheel (Lock
to
Lock-Linkage Disconnected)

Fluid Specifications

Fluid Capacity (Included in Pump Reservoir Fill)

Phosphorescent Dye Additive (For Leak Detection)

Sector Shaft End Play -Linkage Disconnected

Sector Shaft Mesh Load. Total Over Mechanical Center

Position.
Must beCDGreater Than Worm

Bearing Preload Torque, Shown Below

Worm Bearing Preload

Clearance Between Valve Spool
&
Retaining Ring

Pressure Variation Between Right
&
Left Turn (At 250
P.S.I.)
-

Check Efforts Each Side
of
Center

Clearance Between Inner Sector Seal and Housing
Ford Design

(XR-«0)
Saginaw

Design

Recirculating Ball Torsion Bar

17:1

4
17.5:1

41/8

M-2C33-F

1.6 Pints (Approx.)

M99B103-A(4 0z. per quart)

None

14 In Lb (Max)

(Exc. Lincoln)

17
In
Lb (Max.)

(Lincoln)

2-7 la
U)

.0035-.0005"

Preferable .002"

4
In
Lb Max.

Variation

.025"
.002"
Max.

14
In
Lb (Max)

4-7 In Lb®

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©8-9 In Lb (XR-50 Exc. Lincoln) 11-12 In Lb
for
Uncoln,
4-8 In
Lb
for
Saginaw Gear.

® 3 In Lb in Excess of Valve Assy. Drag Total Worm Bearing Preload and Seal Drag
not to
Exceed
8 In
Lb.procarmanuals.com

03-13-03

Specifications

03-13-03

MANUAL AND POWER

Vehicle

Model

Gear Type

Gear Ratio

Turns of
Strg.

Gr. (Lock to Lock)
®

Lube Type

Lube Capacity

(Lb.)

Worm Bearing

Preload (In Lb)®

Total Center

Meshload(lnLb)®

Adjustments

(All Models)
ASSIST STEERING GEAR SPECIFICATIONS

Ford,

Mercury,

Meteor

SM/VD-1

Manual

24:1

6-2/5

.97
±
.07

4-5

9-10
SMB-D

Manual

19.9:1

4-5/8

.55
±
.05

4-5

9-10

Adjusting
Mustang, Cougar

SMBK

Power Assist

and Manual®

16:1

3-3/4

ESW-M1C87-A

.55
±
.05

3-4®

8-9®

screw to bottom
of
sector

.000 -.002
SMB-F®

Manual

16:1

3-3/4

.55
±
.05

4-5

9-10

shaft T slot clearance:
Falcon,

Mont ego,

Fairlane

SMA-F

Manual

22:1

5-1/2

.87
±
.07

4-5

9-10
SMA-B

Power

Assist

16:1

4

.87
±
.07

3-4

8-9

©Production only
-
for service, use Model SMB-K.

®When used
for
improved
or
competition handling, worm bearing preload must
be
adjusted
to
4-5
In
Lb and total center meshload must
be

adjusted to 9-10 In Lb.

®Gear only
-
not attached to Pitman arm.

0Torque required
to
rotate input shaft
at
approximately 1-1/2 turns either side
of
center (gear
out of
vehicle
or
Pitman arm disconnected).

©Requiredto rotate input shaft and worm assembly past
the
center high point.

STEERING GEAR TORQUE UMITS(FT-LB)

Description

Sector Shaft Cover Bolts

Mesh Load Adjusting Screw Lock Nut

Ball Return Guide Clamp Screw

Preload Adjuster Lock Nut

Valve Housing
to
Gear Housing Screw

Race Retaining Inner Nut

Race Lock Nut

Piston End Cap

Set Screw-Rack Adjustment

Lubricant Fill Plug and Vent
Manual and Power Assist

Ford,
Mercury,

Meteor

30-40

32-40

18-42 (In-Lb)

60-80

3-9®
Fairlane, Falcon,

Montego

17-2?

32-40

18-42 (In-Lb) Pwr.

42-60 (In-Lb) Man.

60-80

3-9®
Mustang

Cougar

15-22

32-40

18-42 (In-Lb)

45-60

3-9®
Power steering

55-70

25-35

60-120 (In-Lb)

35-45

(D

®

50-75
Steering

30-35

20-30

3-6

50-110

50-100

® With tool T66P-3553-B
•
compute the torque as follows:

Length
of
Torque Wrench
X
60 Lb.
Ft.

°rque
"
Length
of
Torque Wrench
+
5.5 Inches

Example: With 13 inch torque wrench

13ln.
X
60 Lb. Ft. 13
X
60 Lb.
Ft.

13
In.
+
5.5 In.
18.5

®With tool T66P-3553-B
•
compute the torque as follows:

Length
of
torque wrench
X
25 Lb.
Ft.

Length of torque wrench
+
5.5 Inches

©Minimum
of
one thread must remain exposed when installed.
-0.703 X60- 42 (Lb.
Ft.)procarmanuals.com