Steering Linkage

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Steering Linkage
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Steering Linkage Components - Exploded View With Torque Specifications
GF0042502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 3289 Outer tie-rod end
2 W712338 Outer tie-rod nut
3 W700318 Tie-rod end jam nut
4 3280 Inner tie-rod end
5 3332A Steering gear boot kit
6 - Steering gear boot clamp, outer (part of 3332A)
7 - Steering gear boot clamp, inner (part of 3332A)
8 3A500 Steering gear
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