Removal & Installation (4WD F250/350 & F450/550)

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 are present. Do not attempt to straighten a bent toe rod end. Right hand shown; left hand is similar.

Position and lock the wheels in the straight-forward position.
Remove the wheel.
Loosen the adjusting sleeve clamps.
Mark the steering damper position. Remove the nuts, washers, and two U-bolts. Position the steering damper out of the way. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Marking & Removing Steering Damper
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Remove the cotter pin and castellated nut. Discard the cotter pin. See .

Fig 2: Removing Cotter Pin & Castellated Nut
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Disconnect and position the tie rod end out of the way. Use the Steering Arm Remover. See Figure.
Remove the cotter pin and castellated nut. Discard the cotter pin.
Disconnect the tie rod end. Use the Steering Arm Remover.
Remove the tie rod end. Note the number of turns required to remove the tie rod end.
Remove the adjusting sleeve clamp.
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.