Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the steering gear. For additional information, refer to STEERING GEAR or STEERING GEAR - HYBRID .
- Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Remove the outer tie-rod end.
- Remove the boot clamps and the steering gear boot.
- Using a suitable tool, hold the piston shaft.
- Using a suitable tool, remove the inner tie-rod end.
- To install, tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
It is necessary to remove both steering gear boots when removing the RH inner tie-rod end.
NOTE:
LH side is shown; RH side is similar.
NOTE:
Using a suitable tool, hold the piston shaft while tightening the inner tie-rod.