Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
When servicing inner tie rods, a new bellows boot and clamps must be installed or a leak may occur causing steering gear damage.
- Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Turn the steering wheel fully in the direction of the inner tie-rod end that is being removed.
- Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut.
- To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the outer tie-rod end nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
- Using the Ball Joint Separator, separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle and remove the tie rod.
- Remove the tie-rod end jam nut.
- Remove and discard the boot clamps and the steering gear bellows boot.
- Using a suitable tool, hold the steering gear rack.
- Using a suitable tool, remove the inner tie-rod end.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to TOE ADJUSTMENT .
NOTE:
Using a suitable tool, hold the steering gear rack while tightening the inner tie rod.