Chrysler Stratus Convertible. Manual - part 42
(3) Remove
tie
rod
end
stud,
from
steering
knuckle, using Remover, Special Tool MB-991113
(Fig. 28).
(4) Remove outer tie rod end from inner tie rod by
un-threading it from the inner tie rod.
ASSEMBLE
(1) Install outer tie rod onto inner tie rod. Make
sure jam nut is on inner tie rod.
(2) Do not tighten jam nut.
(3) Install tie rod end seal boot heat shield
(Fig. 27) on the tie rod end.
(4) Install tie rod end into the steering knuckle.
Start tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut
onto stud of tie rod end. While holding stud of tie rod
end stationary, tighten tie rod end to steering
knuckle attaching nut (Fig. 27). Then using a crow-
foot and 11/32 socket, (Fig. 29) torque tie rod end
attaching nut to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: During this procedure do not allow the
steering gear boot to become twisted. (See Wheel
Alignment in the suspension section of this service
manual).
(5) Adjust the front Toe setting on the vehicle.
Refer to the Toe Setting Procedure in Front Suspen-
sion Service Procedures in this group of the service
manual. Refer to the Specifications Section at the
end of this group for the desired front Toe specifica-
tion.
(6) Tighten tie rod jam nut (Fig. 26) to 75 N·m
(55 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Adjust the steering gear to inner tie rod boots
at inner tie rod if they became twisted during Toe
adjustment.
Fig. 27 Removing Tie Rod End Nut
1 – TIE ROD END
2 – HEAT SHIELD
3 – STEERING KNUCKLE
4 – TIE ROD END STUD
5 – NUT
Fig. 28 Tie Rod End Removal From Steering
Knuckle
1 – SPECIAL TOOL MB-991113
2 – TIE ROD END
3 – HEAT SHIELD
4 – STEERING KNUCKLE
5 – LOWER CONTROL ARM
Fig. 29 Torquing Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
1 – HEAT SHIELD
2 – TIE ROD END
3 – STEERING KNUCKLE
4 – TORQUE WRENCH
5 – 11/32 SOCKET
6 – CROWFOOT
JX
STEERING
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)