Mountaineer V8-302 5.0L VIN P EFI (1998)
4. Remove the cotter pins and nuts from both outer tie-rods.
5. NOTE: Do not damage the tie-rod dust boots when installing the special tool. Apply a small amount of grease to the tie-rod stud.
Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod ends from the knuckles.
6. Unclip the left and right wheel anti-lock sensor wiring harnesses from the locators on the vehicle chassis, located above the stabilizer bar brackets.
7. WARNING: Do not allow the wheel knuckle to hang freely. it is possible to overextend and internally separate the inner CV joint.
separate both axle halfshafts from the front axle.
CAUTION: Take necessary precautions to protect the machined sealing surfaces on each axle.