How to service and repair the outer tie rod end on Ford Escort?

Service and repair procedures for the outer tie rod end start with setting the key to RUN position while supporting the vehicle in an elevated position. Start by removing the wheel assembly along with its tire by unscrewing the lug nuts. The first step involves discarding the cotter pin from the tie rod end castellated nut followed by removing the nut itself. The Tie Rod End Separator tool will help you disconnect the front wheel knuckle from its tie rod end. Record the positioning on the tie rod end followed by the tie rod end jam nut and the front wheel spindle tie rod in the process. Separate the tie rod end from the front wheel spindle tie rod by loosening the jam nut. Insert and thread the new tie rod end onto the front wheel spindle tie rod before aligning it with markings on both components then tighten the tie rod end jam nut. You should connect the front wheel knuckle with the tie rod end by tightening the castellated nut until its castellations match the cotter pin hole's position before adding the castellated nut together with fresh cotter pin. Finish by installing the wheel and tire assembly then bringing down the car while performing front wheel alignment according to specifications.

How to Service and Repair the Inner Tie Rod End on Ford Focus?

A proper procedure for fixing or servicing the inner tie rod begins with steering gear removal. Make a record of the necessary turns to remove both the tie-rod end and its locknut. The first step involves taking out the tie-rod end along with its locknut then proceeding to take off the boot starting by removing the clamps. Separate the breather pipe when it exists. Use the vise to position the rack gear teeth while rotating the pinion until the teeth are visible so that the extensive tightening forces necessary for tie-rod removal can be countered. Vise jaw protectors should be present and the steering gear body needs to stay unclamped. The rack gear teeth will require securing through a vertical steering gear position when removing tie-rods. You can remove the tie-rod by utilizing a suitable pipe wrench when the steering gear rests inside the vise. After cleaning all thread locking compound from the rack use a suitable wrench to add the new tie-rod while applying thread locking compound to the inner threads. The boot installation requires new clamps while you should reattach breather pipes if present but maintain the same turn count from removal when securing the tie-rod end. Put the steering gear in place followed by a checking of the toe adjustment.

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Ford Inner Tie Rod, Driver Side Part Number: AC3Z-3A130-M
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- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Left Inner; Inner Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Position: Inner Driver Side
- Replaced by: LC3Z-3A130-B
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Excursion | 2000-2005 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-250 | 1999 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-250 Super Duty | 2009, 1999-2006 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2009, 1999-2004 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford Outer Tie Rod, Passenger Side Part Number: AE5Z-3A130-A
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- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Right Outer; Outer Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Position: Outer Passenger Side
- Replaces: 6E5Z-3A130-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fusion | 2006-2012 | S, SE, SEL, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Outer Tie Rod, Driver Side Part Number: AC3Z-3A130-N
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- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Left Outer; Outer Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Position: Outer Driver Side
- Replaced by: LC3Z-3A130-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Excursion | 2000-2005 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-250 | 1999 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-250 Super Duty | 2009, 1999-2007 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2009, 1999-2004 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford Outer Tie Rod Part Number: 5L8Z-3A130-AA
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- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Outer; Outer Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Position: Outer
- Replaces: YL8Z-3A130-GA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escape | 2001-2007 | Hybrid, Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Outer Tie Rod Part Number: 2W7Z-3A130-A
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- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Country Squire | 1987-1991 | Base, LX | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- Crown Victoria | 1992-2002 | Base, LWB, LX, Police Interceptor, S, Touring Sedan | 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- LTD | 1984-1986 | Base, Brougham, Country Squire, Country Squire LX, Crown Victoria, Crown Victoria LX, LX Brougham | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L LPG, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- LTD Crown Victoria | 1987-1991 | Base, LX, S | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
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Ford Inner Tie Rod, Driver Side Part Number: HC3Z-3A131-F
$76.58 MSRP: $126.00
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- Other Name: Multiple Supercessions; Steering Tie Rod End, Front Left Inner, Left Inner; Outer Tie Rod End; End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Tie Rod End
- Position: Inner Driver Side
- Replaces: BC3Z-3A131-E, MEOE-219
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 2011-2022 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
- F-350 Super Duty | 2011-2022 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Outer Tie Rod, Passenger Side Part Number: 3W1Z-3A130-BA
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- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Right Outer; Outer Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Manufacturer Note: RH Outer
- Position: Outer Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 6W1Z-3A130-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Crown Victoria | 2003-2005 | Base, LWB, LX, LX Sport, Police Interceptor, S, Special Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Outer Tie Rod, Passenger Side Part Number: BE8Z-3A130-A
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- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Right Outer; Outer Tie Rod End; Joint Assembly - Ball; Tie Rod End
- Position: Outer Passenger Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fiesta | 2011-2019 | S, SE, SEL, SES, ST, ST Line, Titanium | 3 Cyl 1.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
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Ford Outer Tie Rod, Driver Side Part Number: 6W1Z-3A130-B
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- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Left Outer; Outer Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Manufacturer Note: LH Outer
- Position: Outer Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Crown Victoria | 2006-2011 | Base, Fleet, LWB, LX, LX Sport, Police Interceptor | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Outer Tie Rod, Passenger Side Part Number: 7T4Z-3A130-A
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- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Right Outer; Outer Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Position: Outer Passenger Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Edge | 2007-2014 | Limited, SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Ford Outer Tie Rod Part Number: 9G1Z-3A130-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Outer; Outer Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Position: Outer
- Replaces: 5F9Z-3A130-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Five Hundred | 2005-2007 | Limited, SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Flex | 2010-2015 | Limited, SE, SEL, Titanium | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Freestyle | 2005-2007 | Limited, SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Taurus | 2008-2019 | Limited, SE, SEL, SHO | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Taurus X | 2008-2009 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Outer Tie Rod, Passenger Side Part Number: 6W1Z-3A130-A
$72.38 MSRP: $119.09
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Right Outer; Outer Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Manufacturer Note: RH Outer
- Position: Outer Passenger Side
- Replaces: 3W1Z-3A130-BA, MEOE-72
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Crown Victoria | 2006-2011 | Base, Fleet, LWB, LX, LX Sport, Police Interceptor | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Inner Tie Rod, Driver Side Part Number: 6C2Z-3A130-B
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Left Inner; Inner Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Position: Inner Driver Side
- Replaces: F2UZ-3A130-B
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-250 | 2003-2007 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- E-250 Econoline | 1992-2002 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-350 Club Wagon | 2003-2005 | Chateau, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- E-350 Econoline | 1992-1998 | Base, XL | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 1992-2002 | Chateau, Chateau HD, Custom, Custom HD, XL, XL HD, XLT, XLT HD | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- E-350 Super Duty | 1999-2007 | Base, Chateau, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford Outer Tie Rod Part Number: AL3Z-3A130-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Outer; Outer Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Outer
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-150 | 2010-2014 | SVT Raptor | 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Ford Outer Tie Rod, Passenger Side Part Number: 3W4Z-3A130-AA
$63.57 MSRP: $102.55
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- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Right Outer
- Manufacturer Note: Outer
- Position: Outer Passenger Side
- Replaces: XW4Z-3A130-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Thunderbird | 2002-2005 | 50th Anniversary Edition, Base, James Bond Edition, Neiman Marcus, Pacific Coast Roadster | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Outer Tie Rod, Driver Side Part Number: AC3Z-3A131-F
$28.95 MSRP: $39.39
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- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Left Outer; Outer Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Position: Outer Driver Side
- Replaces: 8C3Z-3A131-F
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 2007 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2005-2007 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
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Ford Inner Tie Rod, Passenger Side Part Number: 2L3Z-3A130-DA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Right Inner; Outer Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Position: Inner Passenger Side
- Replaces: F65Z-3A130-DA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Expedition | 1997-2002 | Eddie Bauer, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-150 | 1997-2004 | Base, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lightning, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-150 Heritage | 2004 | SVT Lightning, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-250 | 1997-1999 | Base, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford Inner Tie Rod, Front Outer Driver Side Part Number: HC3Z-3A131-D
$146.56 MSRP: $232.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Front Left Outer, Left; Outer Tie Rod End; Outer Tie Rod; Tie Rod End
- Position: Front Outer Driver Side
- Replaces: 6C3Z-3A131-E, AC3Z-3A131-B, MEOE-198, 7C3Z-3A131-E, MEOE-122, MEOE-217
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 2005-2022 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
- F-350 Super Duty | 2005-2022 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Outer Tie Rod, Front Driver Side Part Number: HC3Z-3A131-E
$133.97 MSRP: $212.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Multiple Supercessions; Steering Tie Rod End, Front Left Inner, Front Left Outer, Left; Outer Tie Rod End; End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Tie Rod End
- Position: Front Outer Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 2011-2022 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
- F-350 Super Duty | 2011-2022 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Outer Tie Rod Part Number: 5S4Z-3A130-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Outer; Outer Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Outer
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Focus | 2006-2007 | S, SE, SES, ST, ZX3, ZX4, ZX4 ST, ZX5, ZXW | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS

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Outer Tie Rod
FOCZ-3A130-A
Q: How to service and repair the outer tie rod end on Ford Escort?
A:
Service and repair procedures for the outer tie rod end start with setting the key to RUN position while supporting the vehicle in an elevated position. Start by removing the wheel assembly along with its tire by unscrewing the lug nuts. The first step involves discarding the cotter pin from the tie rod end castellated nut followed by removing the nut itself. The Tie Rod End Separator tool will help you disconnect the front wheel knuckle from its tie rod end. Record the positioning on the tie rod end followed by the tie rod end jam nut and the front wheel spindle tie rod in the process. Separate the tie rod end from the front wheel spindle tie rod by loosening the jam nut. Insert and thread the new tie rod end onto the front wheel spindle tie rod before aligning it with markings on both components then tighten the tie rod end jam nut. You should connect the front wheel knuckle with the tie rod end by tightening the castellated nut until its castellations match the cotter pin hole's position before adding the castellated nut together with fresh cotter pin. Finish by installing the wheel and tire assembly then bringing down the car while performing front wheel alignment according to specifications.
Outer Tie Rod, Driver Side
YS4Z-3A130-CA
Q: How to Service and Repair the Inner Tie Rod End on Ford Focus?
A:
A proper procedure for fixing or servicing the inner tie rod begins with steering gear removal. Make a record of the necessary turns to remove both the tie-rod end and its locknut. The first step involves taking out the tie-rod end along with its locknut then proceeding to take off the boot starting by removing the clamps. Separate the breather pipe when it exists. Use the vise to position the rack gear teeth while rotating the pinion until the teeth are visible so that the extensive tightening forces necessary for tie-rod removal can be countered. Vise jaw protectors should be present and the steering gear body needs to stay unclamped. The rack gear teeth will require securing through a vertical steering gear position when removing tie-rods. You can remove the tie-rod by utilizing a suitable pipe wrench when the steering gear rests inside the vise. After cleaning all thread locking compound from the rack use a suitable wrench to add the new tie-rod while applying thread locking compound to the inner threads. The boot installation requires new clamps while you should reattach breather pipes if present but maintain the same turn count from removal when securing the tie-rod end. Put the steering gear in place followed by a checking of the toe adjustment.