Recall for Left Outer Tie Rod Replacement on RAM 4500 Chassis Cab Truck (2011)
Customer Services Field Operations
Chrysler Group LLC
Service Procedure
1. Lift the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.
2. Remove the left front wheel.
3. Loosen the left tie rod adjuster clamp nut and bolt (Figure 1).
4. Apply Mopar Rust Penetrant (P/N 04318039AC) or equivalent to the tie rod end threads (Figure 1).
5. Remove and discard the tie rod end castle nut and cotter pin (Figure 1).
6. Remove the tie rod from the left knuckle using Special Tool 8677 (Figure 2).
7. While counting the number of turns, unscrew the original tie rod from the drag link.
NOTE:
The threads on the tie rod end are right handed threads.
