Ford 2007 WQ Fiesta Repair Manual page 407

211 -03-9 Steering Linkage 21 1-03-9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
A T O
counter the extensive torque forces
3. Using a suitable pair of pincers, install a new
required to remove the tie-rod, clamp the
steering gear boot inner clamp.
steering rack teeth in a suitable vise. Do not
clamp the steering gear body.
Secure the steering rack in a vise and using
a suitable pipe wrench remove the tie-rod.
Installation
1. Using the special tool, install the tie-rod.
4. N0TE:Make sure the steering gear boot outer
clamp is located over the recess in the
tie-rod.
Using a suitable pair of pincers, install a new
steering gear boot outer clamp.
5. N0TE:lnstall the tie-rod end using the same
number of turns used to remove it.
2. N0TE:Lubricate the steering gear boot.
Install the tie-rod end and the tie tie-rod end
locknut.
Install a new steering gear boot.
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