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...
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when your vehicle is moving. This could
result in the loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
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Brakes – Warning Lamps
If the ABS indicator illuminates
when you are driving, this indicates
a malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock braking system function. See
an authorized dealer.
It also momentarily illuminates when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the l..