Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the nut from the tie rod end.
3. Separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle with Puller C-3894-A.
4. Loosen the jam nut and unthread the tie rod end.
INSTALLATION
1. Thread the tie rod end onto the tie rod.
2. Clean the tie rod end stud and knuckle taper.
3. Install the tie rod end stud into the steering knuckle and tighten the nut to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
4. Tighten the jam nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Do not twist boot while tighten the jam nut.
5. Remove support and lower vehicle.
6. Adjust the wheel toe position, Refer to Wheels Tires and Alignment, Alignment. Adjustments for procedure.