Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Steering System / Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Tie Rod

Ford Escape: Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Tie Rod

Removal

NOTE: If servicing the RH (right-hand) tie rod, both bellows boots must be removed.
Remove the steering gear boot.
Refer to: Steering Gear Boot (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).

NOTICE: Hold the steering gear rack while loosening the tie rod. Failure to hold the rack securely could result in steering gear damage.

NOTE: It may be necessary to turn the steering wheel to (LH) Left-hand side in order to expose the steering gear rack enough to hold with a wrench.

NOTE: The steering gear rack can only be held on the LH side.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
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.

Installation

NOTICE: Hold the steering gear rack while tightening the tie rod. Failure to hold the rack securely could result in steering gear damage.

NOTE: It may be necessary to turn the steering wheel to LH side in order to expose the steering gear rack enough to hold with a wrench.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

NOTE: The help of an assistant may be necessary to torque the RH tie rod.
Using an appropriate-sized wrench on the flat/teeth to hold the rack and an appropriate size crows foot wrench or open end wrench, install the tie rod.
Torque: 89 lb.ft (120 Nm)

Install the steering gear boot.
Refer to: Steering Gear Boot (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).

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Master Access Code

What Is the Master Access Code

The master access code is a factory-set five-digit entry code. You can operate the keypad with the master access code at any time. The master access code is on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is available from an authorized dealer.

Displaying the Master Access Code

To display the factory-set code in the information display:

Ford Escape. Master Access Code

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