How to remove and install the drag link on Ford Explorer?

Before removing the drag link, unbolt the front side of the Land Cruiser from the ground, put it on supports, block the rear wheels, engage the parking brake, and ensure that the front wheels are aligned to the longitudinal axis of the car. Subsequently, unbolt the cotter pins and nuts that hold the drag link to the connecting rod and the Pitman arm and use a Pitman arm puller nor balljoint separator to pull off the drag link. Release the clamping of the right tie-rod adjusting sleeve by using the clamp bolts, then locate and make a record on the drag link's thread subsequent to the right tie-rod adjusting sleeve. Unc countersink the drag link from the adjusting sleeve. For installation, place the drag link on the right tie-rod adjusting sleeve and screw it in until the ribs which have been made earlier coincide. Screw the drag link ball stud to the Pitman arm and steer the front wheels while ensuring the front wheels as well as the steering wheel are straight; the ball ends should fit well into their respective places. Put new nuts on the studs of the Pitman arm and connecting rod and tighten according to the prescribed torque and on the new cotter pins bend the ends over completely. Thereafter, adjust the right tie-rod adjusting sleeve clamp bolts to the required torque and fit the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the right torque. Last but not the least take the front end of the car for the alignment check in a dealer service section or in an alignment shop.

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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Inner Tie Rod
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- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Tie Rod End
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- Other Name: Inner Tie Rod
- Manufacturer Note: LH - inner, 4x2
- Position: Driver Side
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- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Part Number: F1TZ3A131B
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Part Number: FOTZ-3V304-A
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Ford Explorer Drag Link

The Drag Link is found in the Ford Explorer automobiles as part of the steering linkage that determines the connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels. This component is way more relevant for bigger automobiles and trucks plus carts like ford explorer that largely employ a drag link mechanism as opposed to a rack and pinion one. The Drag Link has the primary purpose of translating the rotary movement generated by the steering box and transmitting it to the steering arm for the wheels thus providing a tighter turning radius. On the Ford Explorer models, different types of Drag Link has been employed in successive years, ranging from models with one solid link piece to models with adjustable types that have replaceable ends. These different configurations make it possible to service/repair the racks and suits the different assemblies where wear and tear results to drift and play in the steering. In general, the Drag Link plays a significant role to make sure that steering is precise and sound for Ford Explorer.

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Ford Explorer Drag Link Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and install the drag link on Ford Explorer?
A: Before removing the drag link, unbolt the front side of the Land Cruiser from the ground, put it on supports, block the rear wheels, engage the parking brake, and ensure that the front wheels are aligned to the longitudinal axis of the car. Subsequently, unbolt the cotter pins and nuts that hold the drag link to the connecting rod and the Pitman arm and use a Pitman arm puller nor balljoint separator to pull off the drag link. Release the clamping of the right tie-rod adjusting sleeve by using the clamp bolts, then locate and make a record on the drag link's thread subsequent to the right tie-rod adjusting sleeve. Unc countersink the drag link from the adjusting sleeve. For installation, place the drag link on the right tie-rod adjusting sleeve and screw it in until the ribs which have been made earlier coincide. Screw the drag link ball stud to the Pitman arm and steer the front wheels while ensuring the front wheels as well as the steering wheel are straight; the ball ends should fit well into their respective places. Put new nuts on the studs of the Pitman arm and connecting rod and tighten according to the prescribed torque and on the new cotter pins bend the ends over completely. Thereafter, adjust the right tie-rod adjusting sleeve clamp bolts to the required torque and fit the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the right torque. Last but not the least take the front end of the car for the alignment check in a dealer service section or in an alignment shop.