Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
Inner
Tie Rod End-Inner
Removal
1. Remove the steering gear.
2. NOTE: RH side shown; LH side similar.
NOTE: It is necessary to remove both steering gear boots when removing the RH inner lie rod end.
Remove the boot clamps and the steering gear boot.
3. NOTE: LH side shown; RH side similar.
Using a suitable tool, hold the piston shaft.
4. NOTE: RH side shown; LH side similar.
Using a suitable tool, remove the inner tie rod end.
5. NOTE: Using a suitable tool, hold the piston shaft while tightening.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.