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.
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.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Loosen the jam nut (3).
- Remove the outer tie rod end nut from the ball stud.
- Separate the tie rod ball stud (1) from the knuckle with Ball Joint Remover (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint) (2).
- Unthread the outer tie rod end (1) from the inner tie rod. Count number of turns when removing outer tie rod. This will give a good starting point when reassembling and when setting toe.