Removal & Installation (F250/F350 & 4X2)

Position and lock the wheels in the straight-forward position. Raise and support the vehicle.
Loosen the adjusting sleeve clamp. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Loosening Adjusting Sleeve Clamp
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the cotter pin and castellated nut. See Fig 2. Discard the cotter pin.

Fig 2: Removing Castle Nut
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Disconnect the tie rod end. Use the Steering Arm Remover (211-003). See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Removing Tie Rod End
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Remove the tie rod end. Note the number of turns required to remove the tie rod end.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check the toe-in and clear vision settings. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES -- TRUCKS article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.