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Transit 2000.5 (01.2000-05.2006)

Steering Linkage - Tie Rod Transit 2000.5 (01/2000-05/2006)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Clamping Tool, Boot Retaining Clamp

204-169 (14-044)
General Equipment
Pipe wrench
Materials
Name
Specification
Thread-locking compound
WSK-M2G349-A8 

Removal

  1. Remove the steering gear.
    For additional information, refer to: Steering Gear (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make a note of the number of turns used to remove the tie-rod end.
    Remove the tie-rod end and the tie-rod end locknut.
    1. Remove the tie-rod end.
    1. Remove the tie-rod end locknut.

  1. Remove the steering gear boot.
    • Discard the steering gear boot and retaining clamps.

  1. Rotate the steering gear pinion to expose the steering rack.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not clamp the steering rack on exposed hydraulic sealing surfaces.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Clamp the steering rack in vise jaws. Do not clamp the steering gear body.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure vise jaw protectors are used.
    Secure the steering gear in a vise and, using a suitable pipe wrench, remove the tie-rod.

Installation

  1. Remove any traces of thread-locking compound from the threaded end of the steering rack.
  1. Coat the threaded bore in the tie-rod with thread-locking compound.

  1. Install the tie-rod.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure the correct steering gear boot is installed to the correct side of the steering gear.
    Install a new steering gear boot.
    1. Install the boot.
    1. Install a new steering gear outer boot clamp.

  1. Using the special tool, install a new steering gear boot inner clamp.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install the tie-rod end using the same number of turns used to remove it.
    Install the tie-rod end and the tie-rod end locknut.
  1. Install the steering gear.
    For additional information, refer to: Steering Gear (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).
  1. Check the front toe setting and adjust as necessary.
    For additional information, refer to: Specifications (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Specifications) /
    Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).

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