F 250 4WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1998)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
Outer
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH CAN RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE
OPERATIONS.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Mark a reference point from the tie rod end to the front wheel spindle tie rod adjusting sleeve.
4. Remove the outer tie rod castellated nut.
(1) Remove the cotter pin.
(2) Remove the nut.
5. Using the Pitman Arm Puller, separate the tie rod end.
