Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Separator, Ball Joint

211 - 020 (13 - 006)

1. Loosen the front wheel nuts.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

3. Remove the wheel.

4. Loosen the tie - rod end locknut and remove the retaining nut.
   1. Loosen the locknut.
   2. Remove the retaining nut.

5. Using the special tool, release the tie - rod end from the wheel knuckle.

6. 

   NOTE:Make a note of the number of turns used to remove the tie - rod end.
   Remove the tie - rod end and locknut.

1. 

   NOTE:Make sure the tie - rod end is secured by the same number of turns used to remove it. Install a new tie - rod end retaining nut. After installation, check the toe adjustment. For additional information, refer to Section  204-00 Suspension System - General Information.
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.