F 350 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN Y (2006)
Tie Rod: Service and Repair
Outer - RH
Tie Rod End - Outer, RH, F-250, F-350, 4x4, and F-450, F-550
Special Tool(s)
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Install a new tie-rod end if the ball stud is loose in the socket or the tie-rod end is bent. Install a new steering linkage stud dust seal if any
nicks, cuts or tears are present. Do not attempt to straighten steering linkage components.
1. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
3. Loosen the adjusting sleeve nut.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
4. Loosen the adjusting sleeve bracket nut.
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Tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the cotter pin, retainer cap and the outer tie-rod end nut.
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Discard the cotter pin.
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To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
6. NOTE: Count the number of turns required to remove the tie-rod end for reference during assembly.
Using the special tool, disconnect the outer tie-rod end from the drag link tie-rod end stud and remove the outer tie-rod end.