How to Replace Inner & Outer Tie Rods 05-10 Chrysler 300

Difficulty: Advanced · About 110 min · Chrysler 300

Replace both the inner and outer tie rods on a 2005-2010 Chrysler 300.

Steps

1. Remove the wheel

   Loosen the lug nuts, raise and support the car, then remove the lug nuts and wheel.

2. Remove the old outer tie rod

   Soak the jam nut and the other tie rod nut in penetrant, loosen the jam nut with a 24mm wrench, remove the 21mm nut from the outer tie rod, strike the spindle with a hammer to free it, pull the tie rod down and out, twist it off while counting the turns, then hold the inner tie rod with locking pliers, mark the jam nut's position, and twist it off while counting its turns too.

3. Remove the inner tie rod boot

   Cut off its two clamps with side cutters, then pull the boot off the inner tie rod.

4. Remove the inner tie rod

   Twist it off the steering rack with a pipe wrench.

5. Install the inner tie rod

   Transfer the travel limiter from the old inner tie rod to the new one, twist the new tie rod onto the rack by hand, tighten it with the pipe wrench, then remove the new jam nut that came pre-installed.

6. Install the inner tie rod boot

   Fit the boot clamp onto the rack side of the tie rod, slide the boot on and tighten the clamp, then pinch the wheel-side clamp with pliers, slide it onto the boot, and tighten it.

7. Install the outer tie rod

   Mark the new jam nut, thread it on the same number of turns it took to remove the old one, thread the outer tie rod on the same way, insert its stud into the spindle, fasten the 22mm nut and torque it to about 63 ft-lb, tighten the jam nut with a 22mm wrench, then grease the tie rod fitting until the boot swells slightly.

8. Reinstall the wheel

   Lift it into place, start the lug nuts, lower the car, then tighten the lug nuts to about 110 ft-lb.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.