Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN W (2000)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
Outer
Removal
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Note: Both the left side and the right side outer tie-rod ends are removed the same way. Only the left side is shown.
Remove the nut.
1
Remove the cotter pin.
2
Remove the nut.
3. Using the special tool, remove the tie-rod end from the front wheel spindle.
4. Note: Count the number of threads on the old tie-rod end from the end of the shaft to the scribe mark. This is the number of threads that the
tie-rod end should be installed into the front wheel spindle tie-rod adjusting sleeve.
Remove the outer tie-rod end from the front wheel spindle tie rod adjusting sleeve.
1
Scribe a mark into the threads on the tie-rod end where shown.
2
Loosen the nut and bolt.
3
Remove the tie-rod end.
Installation
Installation