Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L VIN 5 (2006)
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To install, tighten to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
9. CAUTION: Thoroughly remove any abrasive material. This material is extremely harmful to the steering gear.
Thoroughly clean and inspect all the parts to be reused. Install new parts as necessary.
10. Lubricate the inner tic rod and steering gear housing with specified grease. Grease should be applied at the groove, where the boot contacts and is
clamped to the housing and tie rod.
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Check that the inner tie-rod bellows boot is positioned correctly over the steering gear housing bead at the large inside diameter (ID) and is in
the inner tie-rod groove at the small ID.
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Check that the inner tie-rod bellows boot is not twisted and the breather tube is securely inserted into the breather nipple at both inner tie-rod
bellows boots.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
12. Check and, if necessary, align the front end.
