Escape 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear Boot
Steering Gear Boot
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the outer tie-rod end.
3. Remove the tie-rod end jam nut.
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To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the 2 steering gear boot clamps and the steering gear boot.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.