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 Mercury Models:
Sable | 1996-2005 | G, GS, LS, LS Premium, Platinum Edition | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Outer
Position: Outer
Replaces: 8L8Z-3A130-A, MEOE-171
Fits the following Mercury Models:
Mariner | 2008-2009 | Base, Hybrid, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
Q: How to service the inner tie rod on Mercury Milan?
A: Take steering gear out; label pinion and housing with marks to fit; hold in a soft-jaw vise. Unscrew jam nut; take off outer tie-rod; insert until 75 Nm (55 ftlb). Take off four clamps, both bellows boots, right inner tie-rod. Lock piston shaft; fit inner tie-rod to 95 Nm (70 ft-lb); reverse.
Q: How to service and repair the inner tie rod on Mercury Grand Marquis?
A: In order to fix the inner tie rod, be sure that bellows boots have not been torn. Disarm the fire suppression system, take off the wheel and loosen the tie-rod jam nut. When re-installing, follow proper torque spec, clean-up, and verify front toe alignment and then re-power the fire suppression system.