Mercury 5L2Z-3A130-AA Spindle Rod Connecting End

Rotate the front wheel's nuts to loosen them on the side you're going to work on, then lift the car up using jackstands till it's at a reliable height. Make sure to flip the Automatic Ride Control (ARC) air suspension switch off before lifting your car to maintain its airflow components. First remove the front wheel, then remove the cotter pin and turn down the nut from the tie-rod end stud before throwing away the cotter pin. Step 1: Use a Pitman arm puller to remove the tie-rod connection to the steering spindle. On 1995 and later models, start by loosening the jam nut on the tie-rod end. Turn it several turns before moving on. Press paint onto the threads near the adjusting sleeve or tie-rod end, then remove the tie-rod end from the adjusting sleeve or connecting rod by turning it counterclockwise. Push the tie-rod end into the adjusting sleeve or connecting rod, then thread it until both parts' marks match. Put the tie-rod over the steering spindle, keep both front wheels facing forward, and make sure the tie-rod stud fits in its taper before you tighten the nut. After putting a new stud nut on, tighten it to the recommended strength, complete the installation by adding fresh cotter pin and crimping both ends into place. During reassembly, bolt the tie-rod adjusting sleeve with the right torque. Adjust it until the rod sits exactly where it was before you removed it. Put the tire on, thread the lugs, push down the car, and turn the lugs until the manufacturer's recommended torque, and have a dealer repair shop or alignment specialist check the front alignment.