Inner Tie Rod
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply Mopar® Lock AND Seal Adhesive or equivalent medium thread locker adhesive to the inboard end threads of the inner tie rod.
- Install the inner tie rod onto the gear (1) using an appropriate inner tie rod installation tool on the flats. Tighten the inner tie rod to the proper torque. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Loosely place a NEW clamp over the large end of the NEW bellows.
- Using crimping pliers (1), crimp the large clamp (2) securing the bellows to the gear body.
- Install small end of bellows into groove and secure with clip (3).
- Thread the tie rod jam nut onto the inner tie rod far enough to install the outer tie rod.
- Install the outer tie rod. Refer to TIE ROD, STEERING, INSTALLATION .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.