Ford Taurus Mercury Sable Steering Kit - 1ASFK02889

Lifetime Warranty

This item is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. In the event this item should fail due to manufacturing defects during intended use, we will exchange the part free of charge (excludes shipping charges) for the original purchaser.

Please Note: Whenever replacing steering components, it is highly recommended to have a professional alignment performed on the vehicle afterwards.  Failure to do so may result in issues with steering and premature tire wear.

step : Remove Wheel (2:25)

• Remove lug nuts and remove wheel.

step : Remove tie rod (2:37)

• Remove cotter pin.
• Use your tie rod puller to pull the tie rod up.
• Use your two adjustable wrenches to remove the tie rod.

step : Install new tie rod (5:30)

• Use the old nut to mark the bolt with tape.
• Use a vice grip and an adjustable wrench to remove the nut, using penetrating oil if need be.
• Replace bolt with new one, compensating for any difference in width.
• Use your two adjustable wrenches to tighten the nut up against the tie rod end.
• Use your torque wrench to tighten up the nut on the end of the tie rod and put the cotter pin in.
• Put the grease fitting in.
• Use grease gun to fill boot with grease.

step : Put wheel back on (9:48)

• Use the star pattern to tighten the lugs to 90 to 100 ft lbs.