Great video, thank you! If you left the tires on and could remove the entire assembly (assuming your broke both tie rod ends loose first), would it be wrong to connect the assembly to the Pitman arm, and to then rotate both tie rod ends until they fit onto the steering knuckle? My thinking is that you could eliminate the guess work completely. Assuming the tires are properly aligned before you start the job, I would think you could keep them in that exact alignment, since the tires will be on the ground with the weight of the engine keeping them still. Any thoughts on this?
Excellent video! But on my van the tie rod ends have the nut on the top of the assembly (they face up) Does that matter or can I put them facing down like when replacing like on your video. Thanks Ford 150 Econoline van.
@M Johnson if that's the way the original was then I would put it back the same way also Check if the hole and tie rod are tapered and match them up. You shouldn't have to force it.
@@BIGWILLSCARCARE Thanks for the reply, I will do that! I'm replacing the upper and lower ball joints also! Your videos are great! I have so far disassembled everything now have to press out the joints. One of your previous videos has given me the confidence to knock it out!!
@M Johnson it's best to install them as recommended by the manufacturer but what you can do is to check the hole and stem to see if they are tapered and match them up. If the are not then it shouldn't matter the direction. Most are installed downward. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already
@yrulooknatme I believe that the manual states 57-67ft lbs. But you can purchase a repair manual. When you tighten any castle nut you always want to go tighter to line up the holes for the cotter pin NOT loose. Thanks for watching please Like,Share and Subscribe if you haven't already
Great video. Almost every video on CZcams is for the 4wd. Thank you for taking the time to make this.
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I found this video and step-by-step to be well done and simple to follow. Thank you for posting.
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Very informative. Seems like you know what you’re doing. Great job!
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awesome work and awesome tutorial! thanks!
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Great video, thank you! If you left the tires on and could remove the entire assembly (assuming your broke both tie rod ends loose first), would it be wrong to connect the assembly to the Pitman arm, and to then rotate both tie rod ends until they fit onto the steering knuckle? My thinking is that you could eliminate the guess work completely. Assuming the tires are properly aligned before you start the job, I would think you could keep them in that exact alignment, since the tires will be on the ground with the weight of the engine keeping them still. Any thoughts on this?
it's possible. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already
Excellent video! But on my van the tie rod ends have the nut on the top of the assembly (they face up) Does that matter or can I put them facing down like when replacing like on your video. Thanks Ford 150 Econoline van.
@M Johnson if that's the way the original was then I would put it back the same way also Check if the hole and tie rod are tapered and match them up. You shouldn't have to force it.
@@BIGWILLSCARCARE Thanks for the reply, I will do that! I'm replacing the upper and lower ball joints also! Your videos are great! I have so far disassembled everything now have to press out the joints. One of your previous videos has given me the confidence to knock it out!!
@M Johnson it's best to install them as recommended by the manufacturer but what you can do is to check the hole and stem to see if they are tapered and match them up. If the are not then it shouldn't matter the direction. Most are installed downward. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already
I was hoping for the torque spec on that drag link ball joint
@yrulooknatme I believe that the manual states 57-67ft lbs. But you can purchase a repair manual. When you tighten any castle nut you always want to go tighter to line up the holes for the cotter pin NOT loose. Thanks for watching please Like,Share and Subscribe if you haven't already
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@sub cool. Thanks
Why did you change these parts? Did you have draft, shaking, loose steering, or just bad rubber?
This vehicle had all of the above problems you mentioned. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already
What are the torque specs?
I can't fully recall, however I think. Collar 47flb links/ tie rod 67flb pitman arm 200flb. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK WITH YOUR SERVICE MANUAL OR DEALER
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