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211-03 Steering Linkage|Specifications > < Steering Gear Boot

Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-)

Steering Linkage - Tie Rod Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Clamping Tool, Boot Retaining Clamp

204-169

Separator, Ball Joint

211-020

Socket, Steering Gear Tie-Rod

211-245 (13-025)
General Equipment
Pipe wrench
Pincers
Materials
Name
Specification
Silicone Grease
ESE-M1C171-A 

Removal

  1. Remove the wheel and tire.
    For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Leave the tie-rod end retaining nut in place to protect the ball joint stud.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the ball joint stud from rotating.
    Loosen the tie-rod end locknut and the tie-rod end retaining nut.
    1. Loosen the locknut.
    1. Loosen the retaining nut.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
    Using the special tool, detach the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
    1. Release the tie-rod end.
    1. Remove and discard the tie-rod end retaining nut.

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

  1. Remove the steering gear boot.
    • Disconnect the steering gear vent hose.
    • Remove and discard the steering gear clamps.
  1. Rotate the steering wheel to gain access to the tie-rod retaining nut.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not clamp the steering rack on exposed hydraulic sealing surfaces.
    Using a pipe wrench remove the tie-rod.

Installation
  1. Using the special tool, install the tie-rod.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Lubricate the steering gear boot sealing area on the steering gear housing and tie-rod with grease.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure that the alignment pin on the steering gear housing fits into the recess of the steering gear boot.
    Install a new steering gear boot and a new inner clamp.

  1. Using the special tool, tighten the steering gear boot inner clamp.
    • Connect the steering gear vent hose.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure that the steering gear boot outer clamp is located over the recess in the tie-rod.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Following installation, no radial movement of the steering gear boot is permissible.
    Using a suitable pair of pincers, install a new steering gear boot outer clamp (steering gear shown removed for clarity).

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install the tie-rod end using the same number of turns used to remove it.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Do not fully tighten the tie-rod end locknut at this stage.
    Install the tie-rod end locknut and the tie-rod end.

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Install a new tie-rod end retaining nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the ball joint stud from rotating.
    Attach the tie-rod end to the wheel knuckle.
    1. Tighten the retaining nut.
    1. Tighten the locknut.
  1. Install the wheel and tire.
    For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  1. Check the toe setting and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to: (204-00 Suspension System - General Information)
    Specifications (Specifications),
    Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures).

211-03 Steering Linkage|Specifications > < Steering Gear Boot