Commander 2WD V6-3.7L (2009)
Tie Rod End: Testing and Inspection
TIE ROD
Tie rod free-play can be measured using the following hand methods:
NOTE: When checking free-play, DO NOT rotate the tie rod. Just because a tie rod rotates easily, it is not necessarily faulty.
NOTE: Always check and repair (if necessary) outer tie rod free-play before checking inner tie rod free-play. False results can otherwise be
obtained.
OUTER TIE ROD
Grasp the outer tie rod near the ball stud and attempt to move the tie rod straight up and down. If any free-play is felt, replace the outer tie rod See:
Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Tie Rod End - Removal. If no free-play is felt at the outer tie rod, attempt to move the inner tie rod in the
same manner. Refer to the following procedure.
INNER TIE ROD
Grasp the inner tie rod near the steering gear bellows and attempt to move the tie rod straight up and down. If any free-play is felt, replace the steering
gear See: Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Steering Gear - Removal.
