How to Replace Outer Tie Rods 05-10 Chrysler 300

Difficulty: Advanced · About 75 min · Chrysler 300

Replace the outer tie rods, preserving the original toe setting with turn counts, on a 2005-2010 Chrysler 300.

Steps

1. Remove the wheel

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

2. Remove the old outer tie rod

   Soak the jam nut and tie rod stud nut in penetrant, back off the jam nut with a 24mm wrench, remove the 21mm stud nut, strike the spindle with a hammer to free the stud, then thread the old tie rod off the inner tie rod, counting the turns, and mark and count the turns to remove the jam nut too.

3. Install the new outer tie rod

   Thread the jam nut and new tie rod on using the same turn counts, seat the stud in the spindle, torque the 22mm nut to about 63 ft-lb, tighten the jam nut against it, then pump grease into the fitting until the boot swells slightly.

4. Reinstall the wheel

   Torque the lug nuts to about 110 ft-lb.

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