Just did this on a 64.
Loosen the top bolt on the steering shaft coupler (also called a rag-joint) , remove the lower bolt on the coupler and slide the coupler up as far as it will go. Disconnect the two hyd. lines and the ground wire. Remove the three bolts that secure the box to the frame.
The trick to getting the box out of the car is to remove the lowest mounting pad from the gear before trying to drop it out of the car. Ford calls out a special tool for this but a large pipe-wrench does the job easily.
The box is extremely heavy so don't be under it as it comes out. After it's out you'll need to remove the remaining 2 mounting pads so they can be installed on the rebuilt gear.
first loosen the nut on the pitman arm then separate the pitman arm from the gearbox using a pitman arm puller.then remove three or four bolts from gearbox to vehicle frame, that's it!
To remove the power steering coupler on a 1977 Ford Thunderbird, first, disconnect the power steering pump and remove the belt. Then, unbolt the coupler from the steering column and the steering gear. To install the new coupler, reverse the removal process, ensuring all bolts are tightened to the manufacturer’s specifications and the coupler is properly aligned. Finally, reattach the power steering pump and belt, and check for any leaks before testing the steering system.
Put a container under the gearbox to let the fluid drain. Disconnect the pressure and return lines. There is a bolt with a nut that goes through the steering coupler that has to be removed. Jack the car up on the driver's side. There is 3 bolts that come through the frame that you will have to remove. Do every thing in reverse to install the new one.jd
Ever try a steering arm puller?
To remove the ignition switch on a 1963 Ford Thunderbird, first, disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Then, remove the steering column cover to access the switch. Unscrew the ignition switch from its mount and disconnect the electrical wiring harness. Finally, pull the ignition switch out from the steering column.
it should be under your steering wheel you might have to remove cover under steering wheel to find it
To remove the ignition switch on a 1995 Thunderbird, start by disconnecting the battery to ensure safety. Then, remove the steering column cover by taking out the screws and carefully separating the two halves. Locate the ignition switch, which is mounted on the steering column, and disconnect the wiring harness. Finally, unscrew and remove the ignition switch from its mounting, allowing for replacement or repair.
Remove the belt for am your power steering pump. Remove the power steering pump hose. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new power steering pump.
Remove the 1998 Oldsmobile power steering pump hose. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new power steering pump.
Remove the belt by loosening the tensioner pulley. Remove the power steering hoses. Remove the retaining nuts. Reverse the process to install the new power steering pump.
Drain the fluid from the power steering pump. Remove the power steering hose. Remove the wiring harness from the power steering pump. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new power steering pump.
You have to have a puller that fits on the groove just behind the front edge of the pulley.