Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
9. Install the steering gear coupling pinch bolt and slide the boot down.
10. Thread the tie rod end jam nuts onto the front wheel spindle tie rods.
11. NOTE: Use the numbers recorded from removal to install the tie rod ends.
Thread the tie rod ends onto the front wheel spindle tie rods.
12. Tighten the tie rod end jam nuts.
13. NOTE: LH side shown; RH similar.
Connect the tie rod end to the knuckle.
1
Install the nut.
2
Install the cotter pin.
Vehicles equipped with manual transmission