Inner Tie Rod
- 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 (3) onto the gear (1).
- Install (special tool #10087B-11, Holder, EPS Steering Rack) to the flats of the steering gear (1) rack.
- Using (special tool #10087B-10, Adapter, Inner Tie Rod End) and (special tool #10087B, Remover/Install, Inner Tie Rod) tighten the inner tie rod (3) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- 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 the small end of the bellows (1) into groove and secure the clamp (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.