Other Name: Rod; Steering Tie Rod End, Inner; Inner Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
Manufacturer Note: Inner (replacing the F6DZ 3280 AA), When replacing inner tie rods, use boots & clamps listed to ensure a proper seal and minimize contamination. 3.0L
Position: Inner
Replaces: F6DZ-3280-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
Taurus | 1996-2007 | G, GL, LX, SE, SE Comfort, SEL, SES, SVG | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
A: You must first remove the steering gear for tie rod inner servicing and take notes on the alignment between the pinion shaft and steering gear housing since these marks will help reinstallation. A soft-jaw vise should hold the steering gear to avoid damage during service operations. The tie-rod end jam nut needs loosening to separate the outer end but this component requires tightening to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs) upon reinstallation. During right-hand inner tie-rod end removal it is necessary to detach both bellows boots which require removing four bellow clamps and two steering gear bellows boots. Apply a suitable wrench on the piston shaft when removing the inner tie-rod end because you should tighten it at 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs) during assembly. Under no circumstances should the procedure continue without holding the piston shaft during inner tie rod tightening because subsequent new lock washer crimping is mandatory. The reinstallation process carries out procedures exactly opposite to removal steps.
Q: How to service the outer tie rod on Ford Focus?
A: The service procedure for outer tie rods requires the vehicle to be in neutral position on a hoist before starting. Use the hex-holding feature to stop the stud from rotation as you loosen the tie-rod jam nut. Replace and discard the outer tie-rod end nut before adding a new equivalent piece which needs tightening to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft). Use a Tie-Rod End Remover to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle while keeping track of removal turns since these numbers will help during assembly procedures. Before letting the smashed tie rod-to-wheel knuckle nut touch the same parts again avoid using it because it presents a clear risk of breaking and causing steering malfunction. Execute the uninstallation procedure backward before inspecting front toe measurements with possible adjustment requirements. The last step requires tightening the tie-rod jam nut to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).