Inner Tie Rod End

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Inner Tie Rod & Rack And Pinion

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

Fig 2: EPS Steering Rack Holder
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Install (special tool #10417, Holder, EPS Steering Rack) (1) onto the EPS Steering Rack on the non-screw side (Driver's Side) to prevent damage to the internal working of the EPS unit during tightening the inner tie rod end.

Fig 3: Inner Tie Rod Socket
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Install (special tool #10087-9, Socket, Inner Tie Rod) (1) onto the Inner Tie Rod.

Fig 4: Inner Tie Rod Adapter Wrench
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Install (special tool #10087-2A, Adapter Wrench, Inner Tie Rod) (1) onto the Inner Tie Rod End and torque to 169 N.m (125 ft.lbs.).

Fig 5: Boot & Clamps
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Install a new inner tie rod end boot (2) and clamp (1, 3) to the tie rod (4) and rack.

Fig 6: 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 or END, TIE ROD, LINK AND COIL, 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.).