Tie Rod: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Remove the tie rod end. Refer to: Tie Rod End .
- 5.NOTE: If equipped.NOTE: 4WD shown in illustration, RWD similar.
Remove the underbody shield bolts and the underbody shield.
- 6.NOTE: If servicing the RH tie rod, both bellows boots must be removed.
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Remove and discard the inner bellows boot clamp.
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Remove and discard the outer bellows boot clamp.
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- 7.NOTE: If servicing the RH tie rod, both bellows boots must be removed.NOTE: Move the bellows boot enough to gain access to the inner tie rod nut.
Position aside the bellows boot.
- 10.NOTE: Place the steering gear at the center position and hold the steering gear rack while loosening the inner tie rod. Use an appropriate-sized wrench on the flat/teeth of the rack to resist rotation and to prevent damage during removal of the inner tie rod.NOTE: The steering gear rack can only be held on the LH side.
Using an appropriate-sized wrench on the flat/teeth to hold the rack and an appropriate size crows foot wrench or open end wrench, remove and discard the inner tie rod.