Tie Rod: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the tie rod end. Refer to: Tie Rod End .
- Remove the tie rod end jamb nut.
- Remove the front engine undershield. Refer to: Engine Front Undershield .
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NOTE: If servicing the RH (right-hand) tie rod, both bellows boots must be removed.
- Remove and discard the inner bellows boot clamp.
- Remove and discard the outer bellows boot clamp.
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NOTE: If servicing the RH (right-hand) tie rod, both bellows boots must be removed.
Remove the bellows boot.
- Position the steering rack far enough to the LH side to expose the flat surface.
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NOTE: Place the steering gear at the center position and hold the steering gear rack while loosening the 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 tie rod.NOTE: The steering gear rack can only be held on the LH (left-hand) 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 tie rod.