The problem that occurs with the inner tie rods is that the inner rubber bushings wear out. Unless you have a special tool to remove and press in the bushings or can borrow one from a Chrysler dealer you will need to replace the worn steering arm or arms. Here is the procedure, if this was helpful an accept is appreciated.
NUMBER:
19-001-01
GROUP:
Steering
DATE:
Mar. 23, 2001
SUBJECT:
Loose Steering
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin provides service procedures and parts information for the inner tie rod bushings.
MODELS:
1993 - **2001** (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/New Yorker/Vision/300M
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel is moved from side to side.
DIAGNOSIS:
Observe the inner tie rod to steering gear attaching point while moving the steering wheel
from side to side. If there is movement between the gear and inner tie rod, perform the Repair
Procedure. If no movement is evident further diagnosis of the condition will be required.
DISCUSSION:
The inner tie rod bushings have previously been serviced with the tie rod assembly. This
bulletin releases the parts, service procedures, and special tool necessary to service just
the bushings. Subsequent service manuals will contain the Repair Procedure.
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PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
**1 05072586AA Kit, Inner Tie Rod**
Contains: (2) 05018125AA, Bushing
(2) 06507006AA, Bolt
(2) 05017820AA, Washer
(1) 05017715AA, Plate
(1) 05017714AA, Bracket
AR 043318070 Mopar Rubber Silicone Spray
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
8438 Miller Special Tool, Tie Rod Bushing Remover/Installer
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the tie rod assembly as described in Group 19 of the appropriate service manual.
NOTE: WHEN SERVICING THE INNER TIE ROD BUSHINGS, REPLACEMENT OF
BUSHINGS ON BOTH INNER TIE RODS IS RECOMMENDED AS WELL AS ALL
ATTACHING HARDWARE (DISCARD OLD ATTACHING PARTS).
2. Mount Receiver, Special Tool 8438-1, in a vice (Fig. 1).
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Fig. 1 REMOVAL TOOL 8438
1 - 8438-3 (SCREW)
2 - INNER TIE ROD
3 - VISE
4 - 8438-1 (RECEIVER)
5 - BUSHING
6 - 8438-4 (REMOVER/INSTALLER)
3. Assemble Special Tool 8438 in the following manner to remove the
bushing from the inner tie rod (Figure 1).
a. Place the inner tie rod bushing end in the receiver.
b. Place Remover/Installer, Special Tool 8438-4, with the small end
down on top of the bushing.
c. Insert Screw, Special Tool 8438-3, through the Remover/Installer and tie rod
bushing, until it threads into the bottom of the Receiver.
d. Using hand tools, tighten the Screw until it bottoms out. The bushing
is now removed from the inner tie rod.
4. Remove the Screw, then remove the Remover/Installer, tie rod and
bushing from the Receiver.
5. Using Mopar Silicone Spray, p/n 04318070, spray bushing, inner tie rod
end, and inside of Sizer, Special Tool 8438-2.
CAUTION: USE ONLY THE LUBRICANT SPECIFIED, DO NOT USE
PETROLEUM BASED RUBBER BUSHING INSTALLATION LUBRICANT.
PREMATURE BUSHING FAILURE MAY OCCUR.
NOTE: THE INNER TIE ROD BUSHING IS SYMMETRICAL. THERE IS
NO DESIGNATED TOP OR BOTTOM.
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6. Place new bushing, p/n 05018125AA, in the bore of the Sizer (Fig. 2).
Slide bushing all the way into the Sizer bore.
Fig. 2 BUSHING/SIZER
7. With the Receiver, Special Tool 8438-1, mounted in the vise, assemble the Special
Tool 8438 in the following manner to install the new bushing (Fig. 3).
a. Place the inner tie rod end in Receiver.
b. Place the Sizer (with bushing) on the top of the tie rod bushing bore
with the tapered end facing downward.
c. Place Remover/Installer, Special Tool 8438-4, with the small end
down on the top of the bushing.
d. Insert Screw, Special Tool 8438-3, through the Remover/Installer, bushing (in
Sizer) and tie rod, until it threads into the bottom of the Receiver.
e. Using hand tools, slowly tighten the Screw, pushing the bushing out of the Sizer, into
the inner tie rod end. Tighten the Screw until it bottoms in the tool. Do not overtighten.
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Fig. 3 INSTALLATION TOOL 8438
1 - 8438-3 SCREW
2 - BUSHING
3 - INNER TIE ROD END
4 - VISE
5 - 8438-1 (RECEIVER)
6 - 8438-2 (SIZER)
7 - 8438-4 (REMOVER/INSTALLER)
8. Remove the Screw, Remover/Installer and Sizer, then remove the
tie rod from the Receiver.
9. Inspect the bushing, it will appear slightly off-center in the tie rod
(Fig. 4). This is a normal condition.
Fig. 4 TIE ROD
1 - INNER TIE ROD END
2 - BUSHING OFF CENTER
10. Install the tie rod assembly as described in Group 19 of the appropriate service manual.
WARNING: THE INNER TIE ROD TO STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS, P/N
06507006AA, MUST BE TIGHTENED TO 100 NM (74 FT. LBS.)
TORQUE WRENCH AND RETAINING TABS BENT AGAINST THE HEADS OF THE
BOLTS TO ENSURE A SECURE AND RELIABLE JOINT. THE WASHERS, P/N
05017820AA, MUST BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE TIE RODS AND STEERING GEAR.
11. Perform procedure on remaining tie rod.
Edited by Willi32 on January 18 2006 at 7:24 PM