Inner Tie Rod End

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Inner Tie Rod, Rack & Pinion

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Thread the inner tie rod (1) to the rack and pinion (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Socket & Tube
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Tighten the inner tie rod end using Inner Tie Rod Wrench (special tool #10087-3, Wrench, Inner Tie Rod) (2) and Inner Tie Rod Adapter Wrench (special tool #10087-2A, Adapter Wrench, Inner Tie Rod) (1) to 169 N.m (125 ft.lbs.).

Fig 3: Boot & Clamps
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Install the inner tie rod end boot (2) and reclamp (1, 3) to the tie rod (4) and rack.

Fig 4: Tie Rod End
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Install the jam nut (1) to the inner tie rod end (2).
Install the outer tie rod (3) the same number of turns when removed. Refer to END, TIE ROD, INSTALLATION .
Install the front wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Perform toe adjustment. Refer to TOE ADJUSTMENT - RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM .
Tighten the jam nut (1) after toe adjustment. Tighten to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).