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.
-
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)
.
-
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
-
-
Loosen the tie rod end jam nut.
Torque:
52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
-
Remove and discard the outer tie rod end nut.
Torque:
111 lb.ft (150 Nm)
-
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
-
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
-
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
-
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:
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
You can purchase replacement keys or
remote controls from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.
Programming the Remote Control
Note: You can program a maximum of four
remote controls to your vehicle.
Note: If your programmed remote controls
are lost or stolen and you do not have an
extra coded remote, you..
Selecting the Correct Fuel
Your vehicle operates on regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum pump (R+M)/2
octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations, particularly those in high
altitude areas, offer fuels posted as regular
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
below 87. The use of these fuels could result
in engine damage that will not be covered
by the vehicle Warranty.
For best overall ve..