Town & Country V6-3.8L (2009)
11. Thread tie rod jam nut (3) onto inner tie rod (4) far enough to install outer tie rod.
12. Install outer tie rod (5). See:
Outer Tie Rod
OUTER TIE ROD
1. Install outer tie rod onto inner tie rod threads. As outer tie rod is installed, count out same number rotations as were counted on tie rod removal.
This will get toe setting somewhat close to specifications before vehicle is aligned at end of this procedure.
2. Attach outer tie rod (5) to knuckle (2). Start NEW nut (1) onto outer tie rod stud. While holding stud stationary, tighten nut using a wrench. Using
a crowfoot wrench on a torque wrench, tighten nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
3. Snug tie rod jam nut (3). Do not fully tighten at this time. Tighten tie rod jam nuts to specifications while performing wheel alignment at end of
this procedure.
