Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
- Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 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 front wheel knuckle.
- Remove the outer tie-rod end.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
NOTE:
RH side shown, LH side similar.