Fusion FWD V6-3.0L (2009)
Tie Rod: Service and Repair
Tie Rod - Inner
NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the steering gear. For additional information, refer to Steering Gear - All Wheel Drive (AWD) or Steering Gear - Front Wheel Drive
(FWD) See: Steering Gear/Service and Repair.
2. Mark the pinion shaft and the steering gear housing for correct reference during installation.
3. NOTICE: Position the steering gear in a soft-jaw vise or damage to the steering gear may occur.
Loosen the tie-rod jam nut and remove the outer tie-rod end.
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To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
4. NOTE: It is necessary to remove both bellows boots when removing the RH inner tie-rod end.
Remove the 4 bellow clamps and the 2 steering gear bellows boots.
5. Using a suitable wrench, hold the piston shaft.