Challenger SRT-8 V8-6.1L (2009)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
Tie Rod End - Installation
Inner Tie Rod
INNER TIE ROD
NOTE: The travel restrictor (2) has a beveled lip (1) on one end of its inside diameter to keep the restrictor from being install too far onto the
rack gear. Install the restrictor with the beveled lip side outward (away from gear) to avoid misinstallation and restrictor damage.
1. Install travel restrictor (2), beveled lip (1) side outward, on end of rack gear (3). Once installed, restrictor will be flush with end of rack gear.
2. Apply Mopar(R) Lock & Seal Adhesive or equivalent medium thread locker adhesive to inboard end threads of inner tie rod.
3. Install inner tie rod (2) onto gear using appropriate inner tie rod installer tool or crows foot wrench on hex (1). Tighten inner tie rod to 115 Nm,
(85 ft. lbs.).
4. Loosely place new clamp over large end of bellows.
5. Slide new bellows with clamp over end of inner tie rod and onto gear body.