Ford Focus Service Manual: Steering Linkage

Ford Focus Service Manual / Chassis / Steering / Tie Rods and Linkage / Steering Linkage

The steering linkage consists of the following components:

Inner tie rod
Steering gear
Outer tie-rod end
Steering gear bellows boot
Tie-rod jam nut
Outer tie-rod end nut

Steering linkage is the connection between the steering gear and the wheel knuckles. The inner tie rods are attached to the steering gear rack and sealed by a bellows boot. Vehicle alignment/toe settings are accomplished by loosening the tie-rod jam nuts and turning the inner tie rods.

Tie Rods and Linkage

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Tie Rod - Inner

Special Tool(s) Boot Clamp Pliers 205-D067 (D87P-1098-A) or equivalent Material Item Specification Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1 ...

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