Grand Caravan V6-3.3L Flex Fuel (2008)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
Tie Rod End - Removal
Inner Tie Rod
INNER TIE ROD
1. Remove outer tie rod.See:
2. Remove tie rod jam nut from inner tie rod.
3. If servicing right inner tie rod, remove screws and push-pins securing heat shield (1) over right side of steering gear (2). Remove heat shield from
over steering gear bellows.
4. Remove clamp (3) securing bellows (1) to inner tie rod.
5. Remove clamp (2) securing bellows (1) to steering gear body.
6. Remove bellows.
7. Install appropriate inner tie rod removal tool on inner tie rod (1) hex.
CAUTION: If inner tie rod cannot be removed using specified tools, do not use a hammer or heat to loosen. Damage to steering gear will
occur. Replace entire steering gear.
8. Unthread and remove inner tie rod (1) from steering gear (2).
Outer Tie Rod