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211-03 Steering Linkage > < Steering Gear - Vehicles Built From: 12-2003

Maverick 2005 (08.2004-)

Power Steering - Inner Tie-Rod—Vehicles Built From: 12/2003 Maverick 2005 (08/2004-)
Removal and Installation

Removal

Escape, Mariner

 
Item
Part Number
Description
1
W705833
Tie-rod end jam nut
2
3289-GA
Outer tie-rod end
3
3C650B
Tie-rod boot clamp, outer
4
3C650A
Tie-rod boot clamp, inner
5
3K661
Tie-rod boot
6
3280
Inner tie-rod
  1. Remove the steering gear. For additional information, refer to Section 211-02 Power Steering.
  1. Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut.
    • To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  1. Remove the outer tie-rod end.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE: It is necessary to remove both steering gear boots when removing the RH inner tie-rod end.
    Remove the boot clamps and the steering gear boot.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:LH side is shown; RH side is similar.
    Using a suitable tool, hold the piston shaft.
  1. Using a suitable tool, remove the inner tie-rod end.
    • To install, tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Using a suitable tool, hold the piston shaft while tightening the inner tie-rod.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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