How do you remove the inner tie rod ends on a 1990 Ford Escort?

Answer 1

1. Remove the outer tie rod end.

a. Take the cotter pin out and remove the nut.

b. Rap the side of the steering knuckle sleeve with a big hammer.

c. Outer tie rod will fall out.

d. Remove the lock nut on the outer tie rod end.

e. Unscrew the outer tie rod end.

2. Remove the inner and outer dust seal clamps.

3. Remove the rubber dust seals.

4. Put a special crows foot wrench on the steering secor to prevent damage to

the steering sector when you take off the inner tie rod.

5. Use inner tie rod socket tool D90P-3290-A to remove Spindle Tie Rod.