Town & Country Van AWD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1998)
Tie Rod Boot: Service and Repair
NOTE: The removal and installation of the inner tie rod boot must be performed with the steering gear assembly removed from the vehicle.
REMOVE
1. Loosen the inner to outer tie rod jam nut. Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.
2. Remove nut attaching the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Nut is to be removed from tie rod end using the following procedure, hold tie
rod end stud with an 11/32 socket, while loosening and removing nut with wrench.
Tie Rod End Removal From Steering Knuckle Arm
3. Remove the tie rod end from the steering knuckle using Remover, Special Tool MB-991113 or MB-990635, or equivalent.
4. Remove jam nut from inner tie rod.
