Inner Tie Rod

INNER TIE ROD










CAUTION: When installing the travel restrictor, be sure to use the same color and thickness travel restrictor as was removed. This action is necessary to properly set gear travel for the steering gear being serviced. Travel restrictor thickness can vary side-to-side on the steering gear.

1. Install the travel restrictor (1), flat side of teeth (2) facing out, on the inboard end of the inner tie rod ball joint.
2. Apply Mopar(R) Lock AND Seal Adhesive or equivalent medium thread locker adhesive to the inboard end threads of the inner tie rod.





3. Install the inner tie rod (1) onto the gear (2) using an appropriate inner tie rod installation tool or crows foot wrench on the hex. Tighten the inner tie rod to 78 Nm, (58 ft. lbs.).

4. Loosely place a NEW clamp over the large end of the NEW bellows.
5. Slide the NEW bellows with clamp over the end of the inner tie rod and onto the gear body.




6. Push the small end of the bellows (2) past the groove (1) machined into the inner tie rod.
7. Apply a small amount of Mopar(R) Lubriplate or equivalent uniformly to the groove (1) in the inner tie rod shaft. This allows for toe adjustment without twisting the bellows.
8. Pull the small end of the bellows outward until the ridge inside the bellows engages the groove.





9. Install a NEW clamp (3) over the small end of the bellows (1).





10. Using crimping pliers (1), crimp the large clamp (2) securing the bellows to the gear body.





11. If servicing the right inner tie rod, position the heat shield (1) over the steering gear (2). Install mounting screws and push-pins. Tighten the screws to 6 Nm (53 in. lbs.).

12. Thread the tie rod jam nut onto the inner tie rod far enough to install the outer tie rod.
13. Install the outer tie rod. Tie Rod End - Installation