Outer Tie Rod End

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Tire & Wheel Mounting

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).

Fig 2: View Of Front Knuckle Mounting
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Loosen the tie rod jam nut.
Remove the nut (3) attaching the outer tie rod end (6) to the knuckle (2). To do this, hold the tie rod end stud with a wrench while loosening and removing the nut with a standard wrench or crowfoot wrench.

Fig 3: Separating Outer Tie Rod End
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Separate the outer tie rod end (1) from the knuckle (3) using Remover (2), Special Tool (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint). Remove the outer tie rod from the knuckle.
NOTE:
When unscrewing the outer tie rod from inner, count the number of revolutions to take it off. This action will aid in installation, getting the toe close to where it needs to be when setting the wheel alignment.
Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.