Replacement of tie rod heads

The tie rod heads are screwed to the right and left respectively with the tie rod. Advantage: With defective tie rod heads, it is not necessary to replace the entire tie rod assembly.

Stages of work

Support the vehicle securely on a level surface, remove the front wheel;

Disconnect the self-locking tie rod head nut on the tie rod arm of the steering pivot. Install a claw or ball joint puller (Ford 13-006).

Press the tie rod head out of the steering arm. Loosen the nut.



Loosen the clamp nut on the tie rod head and unscrew the shank. Accurately count the number of free threads on the head outside the tie rod. Mount the head with the same installation length: With precise work, you will probably be spared from adjusting the distance between the wheels.