Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2005)
NOTE: An assistant may be needed for removal of the RH front wheel spindle tie-rod.
Using the (1) special tool, remove the (2) front wheel spindle tie-rod.
9. CAUTION: Thoroughly remove any abrasive material. This material is extremely harmful to the steering gear.
Thoroughly clean and inspect all the parts to be reused. Replace the parts as necessary.
Installation
1. Lubricate the front wheel spindle tie-rod inner groove with grease where the front suspension steering ball stud boot seal is clamped.
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Check that the front suspension steering ball stud boot seal is positioned correctly over the steering gear housing bead at the large inside
diameter (ID) and is in the front wheel spindle tie-rod groove at the small ID.
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Check that the front suspension steering ball stud boot seal is not twisted and the breather tube is securely inserted into the breather nipple at
both front suspension steering ball stud boot seals.
2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
3. Check the wheel alignment.
