Removal & Installation (F250/350, 4WD, F450/F550)

NOTE: Replace the tie rod end if the ball stud is loose in the socket or the tie rod end is bent. Replace the front suspension steering ball stud dust seal if any nicks, cuts or tears or present. Do not attempt to straighten a bent tie rod end.

Position and lock the wheels in the straight-forward position.
Remove the right front wheel.
Loosen the adjusting sleeve clamp.
Remove the cotter pin and castellated nut. Discard the cotter pin.
Disconnect the tie rod end. Use the Steering Arm Remover. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removing Tie Rod End
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.