RH - With Drag Link To Knuckle

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.

NOTE:

All views are typical.

Fig 1: Tie Rod Adjuster Sleeve, Nut & Bolt

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the wheel.
Loosen the nut/bolt (1) on the tie rod adjuster sleeve (2) as necessary.

Fig 2: Drag Link/Tie Rod To Knuckle Nut & Cotter Key
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Remove the cotter key (1) and the drag link/tie rod to knuckle nut (2).

Fig 3: Removing Tie Rod End From Knuckle
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WARNING:
Any time the tie rod end has been disconnected from the knuckle, a new boot/seal must be used or damage to the ball stud may result.
Remove the tie rod end (3) from the knuckle (1) with (special tool #10390, Separator, Tie Rod) (2).

Fig 4: Steering Damper, Linkage Bracket, Nuts & Bolts
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CAUTION:
Do not allow the LH tie rod to hang freely from the knuckle. Damage to the tie rod ball stud may result.
Remove the steering damper/mounting bracket bolts and nuts (1) and remove the bracket and shock from the tie rod end.
Remove the tie rod end from the adjuster sleeve.