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Removal And Installation

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  1. If equipped, remove the steering linkage damper. For additional information, refer to Steering Linkage Damper .
    2. NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up with the slot in the nut, increase the torque until the next slot in the nut aligns with the hole in the stud. Never loosen the nut to align the slot.
  2. Remove the RH outer tie-rod end cotter pin, nut retainer and nut.
    • Discard the cotter pin.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  3. Using the special tool, separate the RH outer tie-rod end from the wheel spindle.
    4. Fig 1: Disconnecting Outer Tie-Rod End Using Special Tool (204-592)
    GF0044628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up with the slot in the nut, increase the torque until the next slot in the nut aligns with the hole in the stud. Never loosen the nut to align the slot.
  4. Remove the inner tie-rod end cotter pin and nut.
    • Discard the cotter pin.
    • To install, tighten to 85 Nm (63 lb-ft).
  5. Using the special tool, separate the inner tie-rod from the sector shaft arm drag link.
    6. Fig 2: Positioning Inner Tie-Rod End Using Special Tool (211-003)
    GF0007784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the sector shaft arm drag link-to-sector shaft arm cotter pin and nut.
    • Discard the cotter pin.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  7. Using the special tool, separate the sector shaft arm drag link from the sector shaft arm and remove the drag link.
    8. Fig 3: Separating Sector Shaft Arm From Drag Link Using Special Tool (211-003)
    GF0044828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: For reference during installation, count and record the number of turns required to separate the outer tie-rod end and adjusting sleeve from the sector shaft arm drag link.
  8. Loosen the RH outer tie-rod end adjusting sleeve clamp nut and separate the outer tie-rod end and adjusting sleeve from the sector shaft arm drag link.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    9. NOTE: When installing the steering linkage damper-to-drag link bracket, make sure the bracket is correctly positioned on the sector shaft arm drag link before tightening the U-bolt nuts.
  9. If equipped, remove the 4 steering linkage damper-to-drag link bracket U-bolt nuts, U-bolts and bracket.
    • To install, tighten to 31 Nm (23 lb-ft).
    10. NOTE: When tightened, the adjusting sleeve bolts, nuts and clamps must be positioned within 45 degrees (±) of vertical. The threaded ends of the adjusting sleeve bolts should point towards the front of the vehicle.
  10. Position both adjusting sleeve clamp openings downward within 45 degrees of vertical.
    11. Fig 4: Positioning Adjusting Sleeve Clamp
    GF0006096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  12. Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
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