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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