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Tie Rod End-Inner: Removal

  1. Remove the steering gear. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
    2. NOTE: RH side shown; LH side similar.
    NOTE: It is necessary to remove both steering gear boots when removing the RH inner tie rod end.
    Fig 1: Removing Boot Clamps And Steering Gear Boot
    G02743889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the boot clamps and the steering gear boot.
    3. NOTE: LH side shown; RH side similar.
    Fig 2: Holding Piston Shaft Using A Suitable Tool
    G02743890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using a suitable tool, hold the piston shaft.
    4. NOTE: RH side shown; LH side similar.
    Fig 3: Removing Inner Tie Rod End Using A Suitable Tool
    G02743891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using a suitable tool, remove the inner tie rod end.
    5. NOTE: Using a suitable tool, hold the piston shaft while tightening.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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