Ford Falcon. Manual — part 96
211-03-4 Steering
Linkage 211-03-4
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Outer Tie — Rod
4. Loosen the metric hex nut.
Special Tool(s)
Universal Steering Linkage
Puller
J 24319-B
Removal
1. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle. Refer
to your dealership service manual.
2. Remove the tie rod ball stud and metric hex nut.
5. Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.
3. Use J 24319-B in order to separate the outer tie
Installation
rod from the steering knuckle.
1. Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod.
NOTE: Do not attempt to free the ball stud by
using a pickle fork or wedge type tool; seal or
NOTE: Tighten the metric hex nut to 30 Nm (22
bushing damage could result. Use the proper tool
lb. ft.).
to separate all ball joints.
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211-03-5 Steering
Linkage 211-03-5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
2. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
Inner Tie — Rod
Special Tool(s)
Inner Tie Rod Wrench
J 34028
Removal
1. Remove the rack and pinion gear boot. Refer to
Boot Replacement procedure.
2. Place the gear in a vise. Clamp gear at solid
3. If the fastener does not meet these criteria,
mount only.
REPLACE the fastener.
NOTE: Do not change the steering gear preload
NOTE: This is a prevailing torque type fastener.
adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from
This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
the steering gear. Changing the steering gear
• The fastener and its counterpart are clean
preload adjustment before removing the inner tie
and free from rust.
rod could result in damage to the pinion and the
steering gear.
• The fastener develops 2 Nm (18 lb. in.) of
NOTE: The pipe wrench must be placed at the
torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the
valve end of the steering gear and positioned up
fastener seating.
against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe
4. Install the metric hex nut. Tighten the metric hex
wrench in any other location will cause damage to
nut to 46.7–63.3 Nm (34–47 lb. ft.) + 120 degrees
the steering gear.
(2 flats).
3. Place a pipe wrench on the rack next to the inner
5. Inspect and adjust the toe as necessary. Refer to
tie rod housing.
Front Toe Adjustment in your dealership service
4. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod
manual.
housing.
NOTE: Ensure that 2.5–4.5 tie rod end threads
5. Rotate the inner tie rod housing counterclockwise,
are visible beyond the tie rod nut nylon.
while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie
6. Install the steering gear into the vehicle. Refer to
rod separates from the rack.
your dealership service manual.
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211-03-6 Steering
Linkage 211-03-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
6. Remove the old LOCTITE® from the threads of
2. Attach the inner tie rod onto the rack.
the inner tie rod and rack.
NOTE: The pipe wrench must be placed at the
valve end of the steering gear and positioned up
against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe
wrench in any other location will cause damage to
the steering gear.
NOTE: Do not change the steering gear preload
adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the
steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload
adjustment before removing the inner tie rod could
result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
3. Place a pipe wrench on the rack next to the inner
tie rod housing.
NOTE: The pipe wrench must be placed at the valve
end of the steering gear and positioned up against the 4. Place a torque wrench and J 34028 on the flats of
inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe wrench in any
the inner tie rod housing. Tighten the inner tie rod
other location will cause damage to the steering gear.
to 100 Nm (74 lb. ft.).
NOTE: Threads must be clean prior to LOCTITE®
7. Place a pipe wrench on the rack next to the inner
application.
tie rod housing.
Check LOCTITE®, or equivalent, container for
8. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod
expiration date. Use only enough LOCTITE® to
housing.
evenly coat threads.
9. Rotate the inner tie rod housing counterclockwise,
while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie 5. Apply LOCTITE® 262, or equivalent, to the inner
rod separates from the rack.
tie rod threads.
Installation
6. Attach the inner tie rod onto the rack.
NOTE: The pipe wrench must be placed at the
NOTE: Threads must be clean prior to LOCTITE®
valve end of the steering gear and positioned up
application.
against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe
Check LOCTITE®, or equivalent, container for
wrench in any other location will cause damage to
expiration date. Use only enough LOCTITE® to
the steering gear.
evenly coat threads.
1. Apply LOCTITE® 262, or equivalent, to the inner
tie rod threads.
7. Place a pipe wrench on the rack next to the inner
tie rod housing.
8. Place a torque wrench and J 34028 on the flats of
the inner tie rod housing. Tighten the inner tie rod
to 100 Nm (74 lb. ft.).
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211-03-7 Steering
Linkage 211-03-7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
9. Install the rack and pinion gear boot. Refer to
4. Remove the seal retaining clamp from the boot
Boot Replacement procedure.
with side cutters.
Steering Gear Boot
Special Tool(s)
Service Boot Clamp Installer
J 22610
Removal
1. Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Outer Tie Rod
Replacement procedure.
5. Discard the seal retaining clamp.
2. Remove the metric hex nut from the inner tie rod
6. Remove the boot from the gear assembly.
assembly.
Installation
1. Install the new seal retaining clamp onto the boot.
3. Remove the tie rod end clamp from the rack and
pinion gear boot.
2. Prior to the boot installation, apply grease to the
inner tie rod assembly and the rack and pinion
gear assembly.
3. Install the boot onto the inner tie rod assembly.
NOTE: The rack and pinion boot must not be
twisted, puckered or out of shape in any way. If
the rack and pinion boot is not shaped properly,
adjust the rack and pinion boot by hand before
installing the boot clamp.
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