Town & Country LWB FWD V6-3.8L VIN L (1999)
Tie Rod End Removal From Steering Knuckle
3. Remove the tie rod end stud from steering knuckle arm, using Remover, Special Tool, MB-991113 or MB-990635.
4. Remove outer tie rod end from inner tie rod by unthreading it from the inner tie rod.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Before installing the outer tie rod end, make sure the jam nut is on inner tie rod.
1. Install outer tie rod end onto inner tie rod.
2. Do not tighten jam nut.
3. 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. Then using a crowfoot and 11/32 socket torque tie rod end attaching nut to
54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
4. Tighten tie rod jam nut to 55 Nm (75 ft. lbs.) torque.
CAUTION: During this procedure do not allow the steering gear boot to become twisted.
5. Adjust the front toe setting on the vehicle.
