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- '05 Sport Trac XLS (RWD)
Factory dust shields have vent holes that are located next to the tie rod ends. First pic shows brand new Moog ES3667 outer tie rods with square shaped "grease relief" valves on the bottom. Moog pre installs outer tie rod ends with no regard to grease valve position. Bottom pics show grease contacting the inner rotor with less than 1/4" clearance. Besides rupturing, this is another reason dust boots should never be overfilled. As with lower and upper ball joints, position the valves facing inboard towards the engine. Chances are my low mileage inner pads are ruined due to this oversight
Previously in the "WHOOPS!!" sub forum. Re-posted here for better visibility. Please delete other thread if necessary.
Previously in the "WHOOPS!!" sub forum. Re-posted here for better visibility. Please delete other thread if necessary.