Inner Tie Rod: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Thoroughly clean and inspect all parts to be reused. Replace any parts as necessary.
- Using an appropriate-sized crow's foot wrench, install the inner tie rod.
- Tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
- Install the steering gear bellows boot.
- Using the special tool, install the inner bellows boot clamp.
- If installing the RH inner tie rod, position the LH steering gear bellows boot onto the steering gear.
- If installing the RH inner tie rod, use the special tool and install the LH inner bellows boot clamp.
- If installing the RH inner tie rod, position the LH outer bellows boot clamp onto the LH steering gear bellows boot.
- Install the outer bellows boot clamp.
- Install the tie-rod jam nut on the inner tie rod.
- Install the outer tie-rod end and the outer tie-rod end nut.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Tighten the tie-rod jam nut.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Check and if necessary, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
CAUTION:
Thoroughly remove any abrasive material. This material is extremely harmful to the steering gear.
CAUTION:
Place the steering gear at the center position. Use an appropriate-sized wrench on the flat of the rack gear to resist rotation and to prevent damage during the installation of the inner tie rod.
NOTE:
An assistant may be needed for installation of the RH inner tie rod.
NOTE:
Lubricate the inner tie-rod groove with steering gear grease where the steering gear bellows boot is clamped.
NOTE:
Make sure the end of the bellows boot is positioned between the groove on the inner tie rod or an internal leak can result.
NOTE:
Make sure the end of the bellows boot is positioned between the groove on the inner tie rod or an internal leak can result.