Ford 2002 Bantam - Description and Operation; Steering Linkage

211-03-81 Steering Linkage 211-03-81
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Steering Linkage
Item Description
1 Steering gear
2 Steering gear boot
3 Tie rod
4 Tie rod end lock nut
5 Tie rod end
6 Tie rod end retaining nut
The tie rod is an extension of the steering gear.
The steering gear movement is transferred to the
wheels by means of:
• Tie rods.
• Tie rod ends.
• Wheel knuckles.
The tie rod end is secured to the tie rod with a
lock nut.
The tie rod entry into the steering gear is
protected by a rubber boot to prevent dirt ingress
into the tie rod end inner ball joint.
To allow for the movement of the suspension as
the vehicle is driven on an uneven road surface,
the tie rod articulates between the inner and
outer ball joint.
E1216 EN 07/2001 2002 Bantam