Taurus AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
3. NOTICE: Make sure that the end of the steering gear bellows boot is positioned between the 2 grooves on the inner tie rod or an internal
leak may occur.
Using the Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer, install the inner bellows boot clamp.
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Install the outer bellows boot clamp.
4. Thread the tie-rod jam nut onto the inner tie rod.
5. NOTE: Install the outer tie rod the same number of turns recorded during removal.
Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod.
6. NOTE: The hex-holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while installing the nut.
Position the outer tie-rod end and install the nut.
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Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
7. Tighten the tie-rod jam nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
8. Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe.
