Escort L4-121 2.0L SOHC VIN P SFI (2002)
Tie Rod Boot: Service and Repair
Boot
Removal
1. Remove the tie rod end.
2. Remove the tie rod end jam nut.
3. Remove the inner and outer front suspension steering ball stud dust seal clamps.
4. Remove the front suspension steering ball stud dust seal.
Installation
1. Position the front suspension steering ball stud dust seal.
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Lubricate the front wheel spindle tie rod inner groove with Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESW-M1C87-A where the front suspension steering ball stud dust seal is clamped.
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Check that the front suspension steering ball stud dust 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 dust seal is not twisted and the breather tube is securely inserted into the breather nipple at
both front suspension steering ball stud dust seals.
