2008 F-150 2WD V8-54L Flex Fuel Steering Tie Rod Service and Repair Instructions
7. NOTE: Make sure the end of the bellows boot is positioned between the groove on the inner tie rod or an internal leak can result.
If installing the RH inner tie rod, position the LH outer bellows boot clamp onto the LH steering gear bellows boot.
8. NOTE: Make sure the end of the bellows boot is positioned between the groove on the inner tie rod or an internal leak can result.
Install the outer bellows boot clamp.
9. Install the tie-rod jam nut on the inner tie rod.
10. Install the outer tie-rod end and the outer tie-rod end nut.
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Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
11. Tighten the tie-rod jam nut.
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Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
12. Check and if necessary, adjust the front toe.