Ford Focus Quiz
Chassis

Steering Linkage

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The steering linkage consists of the following components:

  • Inner tie rod
  • Steering gear
  • Outer tie-rod end
  • Steering gear bellows boot
  • Tie-rod jam nut
  • Outer tie-rod end nut

Steering linkage is the connection between the steering gear and the wheel knuckles. The inner tie rods are attached to the steering gear rack and sealed by a bellows boot. Vehicle alignment/toe settings are accomplished by loosening the tie-rod jam nuts and turning the inner tie rods.

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