Tie Rod: Installation
- 1.NOTE: Place the steering gear at the center position and hold the steering gear rack while loosening or tightening 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: An assistant will be needed to hold the steering gear rack on the LH side when servicing the RH inner tie rod.NOTE: Crowfoot-style inner tie-rod tool shown in illustration.
Remove the tie rod.
Use the General Equipment: Tie Rod Remover and Installer
Torque
: 89 lb.ft (120 Nm)
- 2.
Apply the specified grease to the steering gear-to-bellows boot mating surface and bellows boot groove on the inner tie-rod.Material
: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)
- 3.NOTE: Make sure the end of the steering gear bellows boot is positioned between the 2 grooves on the inner tie rod or an internal leak may occur.
Install the new steering gear bellows boot and new clamps.
Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers
- 8.
Install the tie rod end. Refer to: Tie Rod End .
- 9.
Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- 10.
Check and if necessary adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .