Installation - Outer Tie Rod End

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Tie Rod Components

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NOTE: Do not twist the boot at anytime during removal or installation.

NOTE: Make sure jam nut (3) is installed on inner tie rod end (4) before the outer tie rod end (2) is installed.

Thread the outer tie rod end (2) onto the inner tie rod (4), to it's original position.
Install the outer tie rod end into the steering knuckle (5) Tighten to 95 N.m (70 ft.lbs.).
Set wheel toe pattern, (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Tighten jam nut (3) to 81N.m (60 ft. lbs.).