Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1403

19 - 18 LINKAGE
TIE ROD END (Continued)
(6) Set wheel toe pattern,(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/
WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
Fig. 3 Inner Tie Rod
1 - INNER TIE ROD
2 - CENTER LINK
INSTALLATION - OUTER TIE ROD END
NOTE: Do not twist the boot at anytime during
removal or installation.
(1) Thread the outer tie rod end onto the inner tie
rod, to it's original position.
(2) Install the outer tie rod end into the steering
knuckle.
(3) Tighten the ball stud nut on the steering
knuckle to 88 N·m (65 ft. lbs.).
(4) Tighten jam nut to 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.).
(5) Set wheel toe pattern,(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/
WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
BOOT SEAL
DESCRIPTION
The boot seal is a bellows type seal the protects
dirt and contaminates from entering the open gears
of the rack and pinion unit.
OPERATION
The boot seal operates with the inward and out-
ward motions of the rack and pinion, If the seal is
worn or ripped in any way it must be replaced.
REMOVAL
(1) Loosen the jam nut to remove the outer tie rod
end,(Refer to 19 - STEERING/LINKAGE/TIE ROD
END - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the jam nut.
(3) Remove the outer clamp from the rubber boot
(Fig. 4).
(4) Remove the boot inner clamp.
(5) On 4x2 vehicles mark the breather tube loca-
tion on steering gear before removing the rubber boot
(Fig. 4).
Fig. 4 Boot Seal - 4x2
1 - CIRCLE "A"
2 - MARK BREATHER TUBE LOCATION
3 - BOOT
4 - SNORKEL CLAMP
5 - BOOT CLAMP (OUTER)
6 - JAM NUT
7 - USE LUBE HERE
8 - BOOT CLAMP (INNER)
9 - BOOT SEAL
10 - BREATHER TUBE
11 - BREATHER TUBE
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate the boot outer groove (tie rod) with
silicone type lubricant. Ensure that the boot is not
twisted.
(2) On 4x2 vehicles align the breather tube with
the reference mark on the steering gear.
(3) Position and align the new boot over the hous-
ing.
(4) Install inner clamp on the rubber boot.
(5) Install the snorkel clamp on 4x2 vehicles.
(6) Install outer clamp on the inner tie rod.
(7) Install the jam nut and the outer tie rod
end,(Refer to 19 - STEERING/LINKAGE/TIE ROD
END - INSTALLATION).
(8) Perform a wheel alignment,(Refer to 2 - SUS-
PENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT
PROCEDURE).
AN
- STANDARD