Lincoln Nautilus: Power Steering / Tie Rod End. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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NOTICE:
Disconnect the battery ground cable anytime the
steering linkage is being serviced or damage to the steering gear may
occur resulting in steering gear replacement.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables)
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Loosen the tie rod end jam nut.
Torque:
52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
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Remove and discard the outer tie rod end nut.
Torque:
111 lb.ft (150 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Do not use a hammer to separate the outer
tie-rod end from the wheel spindle or damage to the wheel spindle may
result.
NOTICE:
Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur.
Separate the outer tie rod end from the wheel knuckle.
Use the General Equipment: Tie Rod End Remover
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NOTE:
Count and record the number of turns required to
remove the outer tie-rod end for reference during installation.
Remove the tie-rod end.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check and if necessary adjust front toe.
Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering
(204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Tie Rod Remover and Installer
Boot Clamp Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
Removal
NOTICE:
When servicing inner tie rods, install a new bellows boot
and clamps...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The HCU and ABS module are released individually. A new HCU does not come equipped with an ABS module.
Remove the battery tray.
If equipped.
Remove the nut, bolt and the battery tray support bracket.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
Disconnect the A..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal
inert gas (MI..