Ford Explorer: Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Tie Rod End
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Loosen the tie rod end jam nut.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Remove and discard the outer tie rod end nut.
Torque:
52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Do not use a hammer to separate the outer
tie-rod end from the wheel spindle or damage to the wheel spindle may
result.
NOTICE:
Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur.
Separate the outer tie rod end from the wheel knuckle.
Use the General Equipment: Tie Rod End Remover
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NOTE:
Count and record the number of turns required to
remove the outer tie-rod end for reference during installation.
Remove the tie-rod end.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check and if necessary, adjust front toe.
Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Boot Clamp Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
Removal
NOTICE:
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Overview
Item
Description
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SSB
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B clutch control valve
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B clutch latch valve
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B clutch apply circuit
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B clutch piston
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B clutch assembly
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One-Way Clutch (OWC)
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Sun gear No...
Check
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
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WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could
reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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