Sebring Sedan V6-3.5L (2009)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
Tie Rod End - Installation
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 & 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.
