Intrepid V6-3.5L VIN V (2002)
17. Mount Receiver, Special tool 8438-1, in a vise as shown.
18. Assemble Special Tool 8438 in the following manner to remove the bushing from the inner tie rod.
a. Place the inner tie rod bushing end in the Receiver as shown.
b. Place Remover/Installer, Special Tool 8438-4, with the small end down on top of the bushing.
c. Insert Screw, Special Tool 8438-3, though the Remover/Installer and tie rod bushing, until it threads into the bottom of the Receiver.
d. Using hand tools, tighten the Screw until it bottoms out. The bushing is now removed from the inner tie rod.
19. Remove the Screw, then remove the Remover/ Installer, tie rod and bushing from the Receiver.
INSTALLATION - INNER TIE ROD BUSHING
NOTE: When servicing inner tie rod bushings, replacement of bushings on both inner tie rods is recommended.
1. Using Mopar Silicone Spray Lubricant, spray bushing, inner tie rod end, and inside of Sizer, Special Tool 8438-2.
CAUTION: Do not use petroleum based rubber bushing installation lubricant. Premature bushing failure may occur.
NOTE: The inner tie rod bushing is symmetrical. There is no designated top or bottom.
2. Place NEW bushing in the bore of Sizer as shown. Slide bushing all the way into the Sizer bore.
