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Tie Rod End

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Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.

Parts

PartRight
ManufacturerCHY
OEM part #52125366AA
Price$59.75
PartLeft
ManufacturerCHY
OEM part #52125367AA
Price$59.95

Labor

Replace — Outer Tie Rod — One Side0.4 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
Both Sides0.7 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
Inner Tie Rod — One Side0.7 hr
Warranty 0.4 hrSkill B
Both Sides1.0 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
Procedures
Proceduresreference
△ CAUTION
If any steering components are replaced or serviced an alignment must be performed, to ensure the vehicle meets all alignment specifications.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TIE RODS The tie rod end and ball stud seals should be inspected during all oil changes. If a seal is damaged, replace the tie rod.
Tie Rod End - Installation — Outer Tie Rod End6 steps
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  1. Install the outer tie rod end (1) to the inner tie rod end to the exact number of turns noted during removal.
  2. Install the outer tie rod end (1) to the knuckle. Tighten the nut (2) to 41 Nm (30 ft.lbs.), plus an additional 90° turn.
  3. Tighten the jam nut to 75 Nm (55 ft.lbs).
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Service and Repair.
  5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  6. Reset the toe and center the steering wheel Toe Adjustment.
Tie Rod End - Installation — Inner Tie Rod End10 steps
ℹ NOTE
Lubricant between the boot and tie rod end will allow the toe adjustment procedure without twisting the boot.
ℹ NOTE
The toe adjustment procedure must be performed after installing the outer tie rod.
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  1. Apply Mopar(R) Lock & Seal Adhesive or equivalent thread lock adhesive to the inboard side of the inner tie rod end.
  2. Thread the inner tie rod to the rack and pinion.
  3. Using the Inner Tie Rod Socket (1) and the Inner Tie Rod Adapter Wrench (2), tighten the inner tie rod end to 108 Nm (80 ft.lbs.).
  4. Apply a small amount of Mopar(R) Lubriplate, or equivalent in the recessed area of the inner tie rod where the boot attaches.
  5. Position the large clamp (1) on the boot (2) and install the boot over the inner tie rod (3) and rack.
  6. Engage the small end of the boot in the groove and install the small boot clamp (1).
  7. Using a 90 degree crimp tool, or equivalent, tighten the large boot clamp (1).
  8. Install the jam nut (1) to the inner tie rod end (2).
  9. Install the outer tie rod (3) Tie Rod End - Installation.
  10. After toe adjustment, tighten the jam nut (1) to 75 Nm (55 ft.lbs).
Tie Rod End - Removal — Outer Tie Rod End6 steps
ℹ NOTE
Mark the outer to inner tie rod end for easier installation.
ℹ NOTE
Never use anything other than the specified tool to disassemble the ball joints and tie rods from the steering knuckle. Ball joint seal or knuckle damage can result.
ℹ NOTE
Count the number of turns when removing. This will aid in the installation procedure.
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  3. Loosen the tie rod end jam nut.
  4. Remove the outer tie rod end nut (2).
  5. Separate the outer tie rod end (1) from the knuckle (3) using tool (2).
  6. Remove the outer tie rod end (1) from the inner tie rod.
Tie Rod End - Removal — Inner Tie Rod End5 steps
ℹ NOTE
Count the number of turns when removing, this will aid in setting the toe after installation.
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  1. Remove the outer tie rod end (3) Tie Rod End - Removal.
  2. Remove the jam nut (1).
  3. Remove the two clamps (1) for the inner tie rod boot (2).
  4. Remove the boot (2) from the tie rod (3).
  5. Install the Inner Tie Rod Socket (1) and Inner Tie Rod Adapter Wrench (2) and remove the inner tie rod end.
Tie Rod End: Testing and Inspectionreference
ℹ NOTE
When checking free-play, DO NOT rotate the tie rod. Just because a tie rod rotates easily, it is not necessarily faulty.
ℹ NOTE
Always check and repair (if necessary) outer tie rod free-play before checking inner tie rod free-play. False results can otherwise be obtained.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING Tie rod free-play can be measured using the following hand methods: OUTER TIE ROD Grasp the outer tie rod near the ball stud and attempt to move the tie rod straight up and down. If any free-play is felt, replace the outer tie rod Tie Rod End - Removal. If no free-play is felt at the outer tie rod, attempt to move the inner tie rod in the same manner. Refer to the following procedure. INNER TIE ROD Grasp the inner tie rod near the steering gear bellows and attempt to move the tie rod straight up and down. If any free-play is felt, replace the steering gear Steering Gear - Removal.
Factory service manual
From the 2008 KK factory manual — descriptions, specs, torque & procedures for this part.
TIE ROD📷 1
Tie rod free-play can be measured using the following hand methods:
NOTE: When checking free-play, DO NOT rotate the tie rod. Just because a tie rod rotates easily, it is not necessarily faulty.
NOTE: Always check and repair (if necessary) outer tie rod free-play before checking inner tie rod free-play. False results can otherwise be obtained.
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OUTER TIE ROD📷 2
Grasp the outer tie rod near the ball stud and attempt to move the tie rod straight up and down. If any free-play is felt, replace the outer tie rod. See REMOVAL. If no free-play is felt at the outer tie rod, attempt to move the inner tie rod in the same manner. Refer to the following procedure.
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INNER TIE ROD📷 2
Grasp the inner tie rod near the steering gear bellows and attempt to move the tie rod straight up and down. If any free-play is felt, replace the steering gear. See REMOVAL.
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OUTER TIE ROD END📷 1
1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
NOTE: Mark the outer to inner tie rod end for easier installation.
3. Loosen the tie rod end jam nut. 4. Remove the outer tie rod end nut (2).
NOTE: Never use anything other than the specified tool to disassemble the ball joints & tie rods from the steering knuckle. Ball joint seal or knuckle damage can result.
5. Separate the outer tie rod end (1) from the knuckle (3) using tool 9360 (2).
NOTE: Count the number of turns when removing.
6. Remove the outer tie rod end (1) from the inner tie rod.
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OUTER TIE ROD END📷 1
1. Install the outer tie rod end (1) to the inner tie rod end to the exact number of turns that it was removed. 2. Install the outer tie rod end (1) to the knuckle. Tighten the nut (2) to 41 N.m (30 ft.lbs.) Plus an additional 90° turn. 3. Tighten the jam nut to 75 N.m (55 ft.lbs). 4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE . 5. Reset the toe and center the steering wheel. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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