Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Separator, Ball Joint

211-020 (13-006)

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section  204-04 Wheels and Tires.

2. 

   CAUTION:Leave the tie-rod end retaining nut in place to protect the ball joint stud.
   

   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.
   2. Loosen the retaining nut.

3. 

   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.
   2. Remove and discard the tie-rod end retaining nut.

4. 

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

1. 

   NOTE:Install the tie-rod end using the same number of turns used to remove it.
   Install the tie-rod end.

2. 

   WARNING:Install a new tie-rod end retaining nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
   

   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.
   2. Tighten the locknut.

3. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section  204-04 Wheels and Tires.

4. Check the toe setting and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to Section  204-00 Suspension System - General Information.