MKZ AWD V6-3.5L (2008)
3. CAUTION: Position the steering gear in a soft-jaw vise or damage to the steering gear may occur.
Loosen the tie-rod jam nut and remove the outer tie-rod end.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
4. NOTE: It is necessary to remove both bellows boots when removing the RH inner tie-rod end.
Remove the 4 bellow clamps and the 2 steering gear bellows boots.
5. Using a suitable wrench, hold the piston shaft.
6. Using a suitable wrench, remove the inner tie-rod end.
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To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
7. NOTE: Using a suitable wrench, hold the piston shaft while tightening the inner tie rod.
NOTE: The new rock washer must be crimped after tightening the inner tie rod end.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.