Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2005)
8. CAUTION: Place the steering gear at the center position. Use a 11/16 in. crowfoot on the flat of the rack gear to resist rotation and to prevent
damage during removal and installation of the inner tie-rod.
NOTE: An assistant may be needed for removal of the RH inner tie-rod.
Using the (A) special tool, remove the (B) inner tie-rod.
9. CAUTION: Thoroughly remove any abrasive material. This material is extremely harmful to the steering gear.
Thoroughly clean and inspect all the parts to be reused. Replace the parts as necessary.
Installation
1. Lubricate the inner tie-rod groove with steering gear grease where the inner tie-rod bellows is clamped.
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Check that the inner tie-rod bellows is positioned correctly over the steering gear housing bead at the large inside diameter (ID) and is in the
inner tie-rod groove at the small ID.
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Check that the inner tie-rod bellows is not twisted and the breather tube is securely inserted into the breather nipple at both inner tie-rod
bellows.
2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
3. Check the wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary.
