Villager V6-201 3.3L SOHC VIN T SFI (1999)
Tie Rod Boot: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the tie rod end.
2. Remove the tie rod end jam nut.
3. Remove front suspension steering ball stud dust seal.
1
Remove the inner and outer steering ball stud dust seal clamps.
2
Remove the steering ball stud dust seal.
INSTALLATION
1. To install reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: Lubricate the rack gear teeth with Steering Gear Grease C2AZ-19578-A or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESW-M1C87-A.
NOTE: Check that the front suspension steering ball stud dust seal is positioned correctly over the steering gear housing bead at the large Inside
Diameter (ID) and is in the front wheel spindle tie rod groove at the small ID
NOTE: Check that the front suspension steering ball stud dust seal is not twisted and the breather tube is securely inserted into the breather nipple
at both front suspension steering ball stud dust seals
NOTE: Apply Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESE-M1C171-A to the front wheel spindle tie rod threads.