E 250 V8-5.4L (2008)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
Tie Rod End - Outer
Tie Rod End - Outer
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up with the slot in the nut, increase the torque until the next slot in the nut aligns with the hole in the stud.
Never loosen the nut to align the slot.
Remove the outer tie-rod end cotter pin, nut retainer and nut.
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Discard the cotter pin.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
3. Using the special tool, separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel spindle.
4. NOTE: For reference during installation, count and record the number of turns required to remove the outer tie-rod end from the adjusting sleeve.
Loosen the adjusting sleeve clamp nut and remove the outer tie-rod end.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
5. NOTE: When tightened, the adjusting sleeve bolts, nuts and clamps must be positioned within 45 degrees (±) of vertical. The threaded ends of the
adjusting sleeve bolts should point towards the front of the vehicle.
Position the adjusting sleeve clamp opening downward within 45 degrees of vertical.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
