Ford Escape: Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Tie Rod End
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Loosen the tie rod end jam nut.
Torque:
66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
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NOTE:
Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
Remove and discard the tie rod end nut.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie
rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may
result.
NOTICE:
Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie rod end boot may occur.
Separate the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle.
Use the General Equipment: Tie Rod End Remover
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NOTE:
Count and record the number of turns required to remove the tie rod end for reference during installation.
Remove the tie rod end.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check and if necessary, adjust front toe.
Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
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)...
Other information:
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
WARNING: Modifying or adding
equipment to the front end of your
vehicle (including hood, bumper system,
frame, front end body structure, tow
hooks and hood pins) may affect the
performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not
modify or add equipment to the front
end of your vehicle.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupa..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
310-D009
(D95L-7211-A)
Fuel Pressure Test Kit
Check
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this section,
refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safet..