Town & Country V6-3.8L VIN L (2006)
OUTER TIE ROD
NOTE:Before installing the outer tie rod, make sure the jam nut is on inner tie rod and that it is installed far enough to install outer tie rod (Inner to
Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut).
1. Using same amount of turns as counted during removal procedure, install outer tie rod onto inner tie rod (Inner To Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut).
1. Steering Knuckle
2. Tie Rod End
3. Crowfoot
4. Socket
5. Torque Wrench
2. Install outer tie rod end into steering knuckle. Start tie rod end to steering knuckle nut onto stud of outer tie rod end. While holding stud of tie
rod end stationary, tighten tie rod end to steering knuckle nut using crowfoots foot wrench and socket nut to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).
3. Snug tie rod jam nut at this time. Do not fully tighten to specifications. Tighten to specifications once toe is set in last step of procedure.
4. Install front wheel and tire assembly. See: Wheels and Tires
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Adjust front toe and tighten tie rod jam nut to 75 N.m (55 ft.lbs.). See: Alignment