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Inner Tie Rod: Notes

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0001284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Inner Tie-Rod Socket Tool 211-D029 or equivalent
GF0004272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
C-Frame and Screw 211-023 (T74P-3044-A1)
GF0001283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Boot Clamp Pliers 205-D067 (D87P-1098-A) or equivalent
Material

Item Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada)
MERCON® V
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Inner Tie Rod With Torque Specifications
GF0027740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 - Tie-rod end jam nut (part of 3290)
2 W520215 Tie-rod end nut
3 3290 Tie-rod end
4 3C560 Outer bellows boot clamp
5 3C650 Inner bellows boot clamp
6 3K661 Steering gear bellows boot
7 3280 Inner tie rod