Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Fiesta Mk5 Saloon (JAS, JBS) 1.6 Flex, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Saloon (JAS, JBS) 1.0 Flex, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Saloon (JAS, JBS) 1.6 Flex, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Saloon (JAS, JBS) 1.0, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Saloon (JAS, JBS) 1.6, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Saloon (JAS, JBS) 1.6 Street, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Saloon (JAS, JBS) 1.6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for Fiesta Mk5 Saloon (JAS, JBS) and other FORD models
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Tools
Replacement: track rod end – FORD FIESTA Saloon JAS JBS. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #19
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – FORD FIESTA Saloon JAS JBS. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
  • Please note: all work on the car – FORD FIESTA Saloon JAS JBS – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FORD FIESTA Saloon JAS JBS
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    How to remove FORD FIESTA 1.0 Street 2004 Track Rod End - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 8
    How hard is it to do yourself: Track Rod End replacement on Ford Fiesta Mk5 Saloon 1.6 Flex 2006 - download illustrated guide
    When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
  8. Step 9
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #22.
  9. Step 10
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  10. Step 11
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – FORD FIESTA Saloon JAS JBS. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
  13. Step 14
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    When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
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