OEM 2001 Ford Escort Tie Rod End

2001 Ford Escort Tie Rod End Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the inner tie rod end on 2001 Ford Escort?

  A: The repair process of inner tie rod ends starts with tie rod end removal together with tie rod end jam nut removal. Before performing the service start by removing both the dust seal clamps from front suspension steering ball stud then remove the front suspension steering ball stud dust seal. You should keep the steering gear at center position when employing a 20 mm crowfoot tool to the flat rack gear surface to block movement and avoid damage during front-wheel spindle tie rod removal and installation. An assistant provides help in using the Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool to disconnect the right-hand front wheel spindle tie rod. All reusable components should be cleaned deeply and inspected for damage because harmful materials in abrasive substances can damage the steering gear. You should secure the rack gear with a 20 mm crowfoot while using the Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool to install the front wheel spindle tie rod through application of Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-A or an equivalent Ford specification ESW-M1C87-A. Verify front wheel spindle tie rod functionality by adjusting it across multiple directions. Set the front suspension dust seal for ball stud steering before applying steering grease from C3AZ-19578-A inside the front wheel spindle tie rod groove while making sure the dust seal rests directly over the steering housing bead and twisted free in its tie rod groove and the breather tube reaches both dust seal nipples securely. Place the front suspension steering ball stud dust seal clamps on both sides before you add Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A that complies with Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A to the tie rod end threads on the front wheel spindle.