Steering System Linkage: Removal & Installation Dodge Durango II

REMOVAL - OUTER TIE ROD END

Note. Do not twist the boot anytime during removal or installation.

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

1. Loosen the jam nut (3).
2. Remove the outer tie rod end (2) nut (1) from the ball stud.
3. Separate the outer tie rod end (2) from the knuckle with Remover 8677 (1).
4. Unthread the outer tie rod end from the inner tie rod. Count the number of turns when removing the tie rod end, This will give a good starting point when reassembling and toe adjustment.

INSTALLATION - OUTER TIE ROD END

Note. Do not twist the boot at anytime during removal or installation.

Scheme 3

1. Thread the outer tie rod end (2) onto the inner tie rod (4), to it's original position.
2. Install the outer tie rod end into the steering knuckle (5).
3. Tighten the ball stud nut (1) on the ball stud to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).
4. Set wheel toe pattern, (Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE -- WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-167530-S02537233552004101500000) ).
5. Tighten jam nut (3) to 130 N.m (96 ft. lbs.).