Tempo L4-122 2.0L DSL (1984)
Fig. 27 Removing tie ball socket retaining pin with an easy-out. Escort, EXP, LN7, Lynx, Tempo & Topaz
Fig. 28 Removing tie ball retaining pin using tool T78P-3504-N. Escort, EXP, LN7, Lynx, Tempo & Topaz
Fig. 29 Tie rod ball socket removal & installation. Escort, EXP, LN7, Lynx, Tempo & Topaz
TIE ROD BALL SOCKETS
Disassemble
1.
Mount power steering in a vise, clamping only by the steel tube section between the rack pressure ports.
2.
Remove tie rod ends and jam nuts, Fig. 23. Mark position of tie rod ends on tie rod for reassembly.
3.
Remove bellow clamps, bellows and breather tube. Use care not to damage bellows.
4.
Using an easy-out, Fig. 27 or tool No. T78P-3504-N, Fig. 28, remove spiral pin which locks each tie rod socket to the rack.
5.
The following tools must be used to remove the socket, tool No. T81P-3504-G, or equivalent, a torque wrench and a crescent wrench to hold the
rack from rotating, Fig. 29.
