Tie Rod - Outer: Installation: AWD

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Tie Rods (AWD)

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CAUTION: When rotating inner tie rod, use care not to twist bellows at inner tie rod. Remove clamp (2) at inner tie rod and make sure bellows moves freely before rotating inner tie rod.

Thread outer tie rod (4) onto inner tie rod (3), Install outer tie rod same number of turns as when removed.

Fig 2: Tie Rod Attachment at Knuckle
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Install outer tie rod end (2) into steering knuckle (3). Install and tighten nut (1) to 85 N.m (63 ft. lbs.) torque.

Fig 3: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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Install tire and wheel assemblies (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)
Lower vehicle.
Perform wheel alignment setting toe to specifications. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Tie Rods (AWD)
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Tighten tie rod jam nut (1) to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.) torque.