Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8L (2009)
Tie Rod End: Procedures
CHECKING TIE ROD ENDS
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.
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:
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.