RAM 1500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1999)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
NOTE: Only the outer tie-rod end can be removed from the heavy duty tie rods.
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove cotter pin and retaining nut from the tie-rod end ball stud.
Tie-Rod End Removal
3. Remove tie-rod end at the steering knuckle or center link with Puller C-3894-A.
4. Loosen tie-rod sleeve clamp bolts and unthread the tie-rod end from the sleeve.
INSTALLATION
1. Thread the tie-rod end into sleeve.
2. Install tie-rod end on steering knuckle arm or enter link.
3. Install nut and tighten to:
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LD 9/16 ball stud: 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
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HD 5/8 ball stud: 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.)
4. Install a new cotter pin.
5. Remove supports and lower vehicle.
6. Adjust the wheel toe position.