Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Separator, ball joint

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 front road wheel.

4. Loosen the tie rod end nuts.
   1. Loosen the lock nut.
   2. Loosen the retaining nut.

5. 

   CAUTION:When the tie rod end is separated from the knuckle the ball joint seal should be protected.
   Detach the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle.
   1. Release the tie rod end.
   2. Remove the retaining nut.

6. 

   NOTE:Make a note of the number of turns required to remove the tie rod end.
   Remove the tie rod end and lock nut.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.