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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1992TRACER BASE, 4D WAGON, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING SYSTEM - MANUALREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONTIE ROD ENDINSTALLATION
1992 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic
Tie Rod End: Installation
1992 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Wagon, AutomaticSECTION Installation
- Clean tie rod threads, and apply light coat of grease. Thread new tie rod end with approximately same number of turns as noted during removal.
- Place tie rod end into steering knuckle. Install new nut on tie rod end stud, and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Continue tightening nut until next castellation aligns with cotter pin hole in tie rod stud. Install new cotter pins. Set toe-in, and tighten lock nuts. See appropriate WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.