Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN E Flex Fuel (2007)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
Removal
REMOVAL
NOTE: The following procedures cover both inner and outer tie rod removal. The outer tie rod must be removed before the inner tie rod can be
removed.
OUTER TIE ROD
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
3. Turn wheel to full stop to extend inner tie rod being serviced outward.
4. Loosen inner tie rod to outer tie rod jam nut (Figure 1).
Figure 1 Inner To Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut
5. Remove nut attaching outer tie rod end to steering knuckle (Figure 2). To do this, hold tie rod end stud stationary with a socket while loosening
and removing nut with a wrench.
Figure 2 Tie Rod End Attaching Nut (Typical)