Ford 8G1Z-3280-B
Inner Tie Rod

When servicing or repairing the inner tie rod maintain the vehicle in NEUTRAL gear on a hoist. The tie-rod jam nut must be loosened first before removing the outer tie-rod end nut and disconnecting the wheel knuckle from the outer tie-rod end while keeping track of the turn measurements for future reinstallation. The service requires detachment of both tie-rod end and tie-rod jam nut followed by outer bellows boot clamp removal before discarding inner bellows boot clamp to access the tie-rod bellows boot. Adjust the steering gear until it reaches its center position then apply a suitable wrench onto the rack gear flat to stop the rack from turning as you detach the inner tie rod using a crowfoot-style inner tie-rod tool such as Snap On(R) Stock# YA3000B. During installation position the steering gear at the center and employ the identical tool to tighten the inner tie rod to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft). The specified grease must be applied to the bellows grooves of the inner tie rod while securing the vent tube inside its slot if the system has such provision. Position the bellows straight without twisting and ensure it sits correctly. Complete the installation by using the Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer for the inner bellows boot clamp then adding the outer bellows boot clamp. Thread the tie-rod jam nut onto the inner tie rod before installing the outer tie rod by using the same number of turns which were documented during removal. The hex-holding feature stops the stud from rotating because you need it to tighten the outer tie-rod end nut to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) and then tighten the tie-rod jam nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). Front toe adjustment should take place if needed.

The beginning of inner tie rod maintenance requires positioning the vehicle in NEUTRAL mode on a hoist. Remove the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle while recording its screw position to use for reinstallation. Begin by easing the tie-rod jam nut and then removing the outer tie-rod end nut before disconnecting the end from the knuckle. Onward you should remove the tie-rod jam nut followed by the outer bellows boot clamp then dispose of the inner bellows boot clamp before taking off the tie-rod bellows boot. Use a set of wrenches with an appropriate size to work on the rack gear flat surface which prevents steering gear rotations but allows users to remove the inner tie rod with a suitable crowfoot-style tool from Snap On(R) as Model YA3000B. To install the inner tie rod center the steering gear and apply the same tool as during removal before tightening it to 105 Nm (77 lb-ft). Put the specified grease inside the bellows grooves on the inner tie rod while correctly positioning the bellows without twisting and inserting the vent tube if equipped. To install the bellows boot clamps we should use a Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer on both the inner and outer clamps. Thread the jam nut onto the inner tie rod and install its accompanying outer tie rod by setting the correct number of turns similarly to removal. When installing the outer tie-rod end nut through the hex-holding feature enable the stud from rotating before tightening it to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) and finalizing the tie-rod jam nut with 63 Nm (46 lb-ft). Perform needed adjustments for front toe measurement.

The beginning of inner tie rod maintenance requires positioning the vehicle in NEUTRAL mode on a hoist. Remove the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle while recording its screw position to use for reinstallation. Begin by easing the tie-rod jam nut and then removing the outer tie-rod end nut before disconnecting the end from the knuckle. Onward you should remove the tie-rod jam nut followed by the outer bellows boot clamp then dispose of the inner bellows boot clamp before taking off the tie-rod bellows boot. Use a set of wrenches with an appropriate size to work on the rack gear flat surface which prevents steering gear rotations but allows users to remove the inner tie rod with a suitable crowfoot-style tool from Snap On(R) as Model YA3000B. To install the inner tie rod center the steering gear and apply the same tool as during removal before tightening it to 105 Nm (77 lb-ft). Put the specified grease inside the bellows grooves on the inner tie rod while correctly positioning the bellows without twisting and inserting the vent tube if equipped. To install the bellows boot clamps we should use a Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer on both the inner and outer clamps. Thread the jam nut onto the inner tie rod and install its accompanying outer tie rod by setting the correct number of turns similarly to removal. When installing the outer tie-rod end nut through the hex-holding feature enable the stud from rotating before tightening it to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) and finalizing the tie-rod jam nut with 63 Nm (46 lb-ft). Perform needed adjustments for front toe measurement.

The beginning of inner tie rod maintenance requires positioning the vehicle in NEUTRAL mode on a hoist. Remove the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle while recording its screw position to use for reinstallation. Begin by easing the tie-rod jam nut and then removing the outer tie-rod end nut before disconnecting the end from the knuckle. Onward you should remove the tie-rod jam nut followed by the outer bellows boot clamp then dispose of the inner bellows boot clamp before taking off the tie-rod bellows boot. Use a set of wrenches with an appropriate size to work on the rack gear flat surface which prevents steering gear rotations but allows users to remove the inner tie rod with a suitable crowfoot-style tool from Snap On(R) as Model YA3000B. To install the inner tie rod center the steering gear and apply the same tool as during removal before tightening it to 105 Nm (77 lb-ft). Put the specified grease inside the bellows grooves on the inner tie rod while correctly positioning the bellows without twisting and inserting the vent tube if equipped. To install the bellows boot clamps we should use a Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer on both the inner and outer clamps. Thread the jam nut onto the inner tie rod and install its accompanying outer tie rod by setting the correct number of turns similarly to removal. When installing the outer tie-rod end nut through the hex-holding feature enable the stud from rotating before tightening it to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) and finalizing the tie-rod jam nut with 63 Nm (46 lb-ft). Perform needed adjustments for front toe measurement.