Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L (2008)
NOTE: Do not twist the boot at anytime during removal or installation.
1. Thread the outer tie rod end (2) onto the inner tie rod (4), to it's original position.
2. Install the outer tie rod end into the steering knuckle (5).
3. Tighten the ball stud nut (1) on the ball stud to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
4. Set wheel toe pattern, See: Alignment/Service and Repair.
5. Tighten jam nut (3) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
Inner Tie Rod End
INNER TIE ROD END
1. Thread the inner tie rod to the rack & pinion.
2. Tighten the inner tie rod end using special tool # 10087-3 socket (1) and # 10087-2 tube (2) to 169 Nm (125 ft.lbs.).
3. Install the inner tie rod end boot (2) and reclamp (1) to the tie rod (3) and rack.