Econoline E250 3/4 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1998)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
Inner
REMOVAL
NOTE: Replace the steering tie rod if the ball stud is loose in the steering control ball stud socket or the rod is bent. Replace the front suspension
steering ball stud dust seal if any nicks, cuts or tears are present. Do not attempt to straighten a bent rod.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist, with the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the tie rod end castellated nut.
(1) Remove the cotter pin.
(2) Remove the nut.
3. Using the Pitman Arm Puller, remove the ball stud from the steering sector shaft arm drag link.
4. Remove the tie rod.
(1) Loosen the bolts on the tie rod adjusting sleeve clamp.
(2) Count and record the number of turns required to remove the tie rod end from the tie rod adjusting sleeve clamp.
INSTALLATION