How to replace a tie-rod end on a Mercury Mariner?

Loosen front wheel lug nuts. Apply parking brake, raise front of vehicle and support securely on jackstands. Remove front wheel. Remove cotter pin from castle nut and loosen nut. Loosen nut on tie-rod end stud. Hold tie-rod with locking pliers or wrench and loosen jam nut enough to mark position of tie-rod end. Disconnect tie-rod end from steering knuckle arm with puller. Remove nut and detach tie-rod end. Unscrew tie-rod end from tie-rod. Thread tie-rod end to marked position and insert stud into steering knuckle arm. Tighten jam nut securely. Install castle nut on stud and tighten to torque. Install new cotter pin. If hole for cotter pin doesn't line up with slot in nut, tighten nut until it does. Install wheel and lug nuts. Lower vehicle and tighten lug nuts to torque. Have alignment checked and, if necessary, adjusted.

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Mercury Mariner End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: 8L8Z-3A130-A
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- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Replaced by: LL8Z-3A130-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2009 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Mercury Mariner End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: 8L8Z-3A130-B
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- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Mercury Mariner End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: 5L8Z-3A130-AA
$40.26 MSRP: $80.00
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- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Replaces: YL8Z-3A130-GA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Mercury Mariner End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: 5M6Z-3A130-AA
$40.36 MSRP: $80.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Replaced by: LL8Z-3A130-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive

Mercury Mariner Tie Rod End

The Tie Rod End in Mercury Mariner automobiles is washer and washer joint that provides the link between the steering rack and the steering knuckles. This component helps to keep the car stable and to achieve very accurate control of the direction it is moving. The Tie Rod End consists of two parts: inner tie rod end and the outer tie rod end, which are essential for making the vehicle to respond to the steerage steadily. In the course of time, possibly the Tie Rod Ends of different Mercury Mariner models have been equipped with various types of Tie Rod Ends, but specific types are not described more precisely. The main purpose stays constant through these changes and it is to manage steering and stability of the vehicle. Awareness of the structure and workings of the Tie Rod End is crucial to the enhanced operation of the Mercury Mariner's steering mechanism.

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Mercury Mariner Tie Rod End Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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5L8Z-3A130-AA
Q: How to replace a tie-rod end on a Mercury Mariner?
A: Loosen front wheel lug nuts. Apply parking brake, raise front of vehicle and support securely on jackstands. Remove front wheel. Remove cotter pin from castle nut and loosen nut. Loosen nut on tie-rod end stud. Hold tie-rod with locking pliers or wrench and loosen jam nut enough to mark position of tie-rod end. Disconnect tie-rod end from steering knuckle arm with puller. Remove nut and detach tie-rod end. Unscrew tie-rod end from tie-rod. Thread tie-rod end to marked position and insert stud into steering knuckle arm. Tighten jam nut securely. Install castle nut on stud and tighten to torque. Install new cotter pin. If hole for cotter pin doesn't line up with slot in nut, tighten nut until it does. Install wheel and lug nuts. Lower vehicle and tighten lug nuts to torque. Have alignment checked and, if necessary, adjusted.