Ford Ecosport: Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Tie Rod

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: If servicing the RH (right-hand) tie rod, both bellows boots must be removed.

1. Remove the steering gear boot.
   Refer to: Steering Gear Boot (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Position the steering rack far enough to the LH side to expose the flat surface.
   

1. NOTICE: Place the steering gear at the center position and hold the steering gear rack while loosening the tie rod. Use an appropriate-sized wrench on the flat/teeth of the rack to resist rotation and to prevent damage during removal of the tie rod.

   NOTE: The steering gear rack can only be held on the LH (left hand) side.

   Using an appropriate-sized wrench on the flat/teeth to hold the rack and a commercially available tool such as OTC® Inner Tie Rod Wrench 39E953, remove the tie rod.
   Torque: 61 lb.ft (83 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.