Outer Tie Rod End

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

All views are typical.

Fig 1: Outer Tie Rod End, Ball Stud Nut & Jam Nut

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CAUTION:

When loosening jam nut and rotating inner tie rod, use care not to twist bellows at inner tie rod. Remove clamp at inner tie rod and make sure bellows moves freely before rotating inner tie rod.

Thread the outer tie rod end (2) onto the inner tie rod, using the same number of threads as when removed.

Fig 2: Locating Grease & Tie Rod End Boot
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NOTE:
If a new tie rod end is to be installed, make sure the boot (2) is properly lubricated.
Clean all old grease and debris from the boot (2) with a clean cloth.
Apply outer tie rod grease P/N 68088623AA (1) to the tie rod end boot (2).

Fig 3: Outer Tie Rod End, Ball Stud Nut & Jam Nut
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Install the outer tie rod end (2) into the steering knuckle.
Tighten the ball stud nut (3) on the ball stud to the proper SPECIFICATIONS .
Tighten jam nut (1) to the proper SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
Preform wheel alignment setting toe to specifications. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .