Tie Rod End (13 273 0) - Ford 2007 WQ Fiesta Repair Manual

211 -03-4 Steering Linkage 21 1-03-4
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Tie Rod End(l3
273
0)
Special Tool(s)
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Separator, Ball Joint
2. Remove and discard the tie-rod end retaining
( , ,
nut.
Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire.For additional
information, refer to Section 204-00
[Suspension System
-
General Information].
4. N0TE:Make a note of the number of turns
2m & A U T I O N : L ~ ~ ~ ~ the tie-rod end retaining
used to remove the tie-rod endrn
nut in place to protect the ball joint stud.
Remove the tie-rod end.
N0TE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the ball
joint stud from rotating.
Loosen the tie-rod end locknut and the
tie-rod end retaining nut.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Loosen the retaining nut.
3m & A u ~ l ~ N : ~ r o t e c t the ball joint seal using
a soft cloth to prevent damage.
Using the special tool, detach the tie-rod end
from the wheel knuckle.
1. Release the tie-rod end.
Installation
I . N0TE:lnstall the tie-rod end using the same
number of turns used to remove it.
Install the tie-rod end.
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