Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN E Flex Fuel (2007)
Tie Rod End: Testing and Inspection
TIE ROD
Tie rod free-play can be measured using the following hand methods:
NOTE: When checking free-play, DO NOT rotate the tie rod. Just because a tie rod rotates easily, it is not necessarily faulty.
NOTE: Always check and repair (if necessary) outer tie rod free-play before checking inner tie rod free-play. False results can otherwise be
obtained.
OUTER TIE ROD
Figure 1 Checking Outer Tie Rod Free-Play
Grasp the outer tie rod near the ball stud and attempt to move the tie rod straight up and down (Figure 1). If any free-play is felt, replace the outer tie rod.
If no free-play is felt at the outer tie rod, attempt to move the inner tie rod in the same manner. Refer to the following procedure.
INNER TIE ROD