Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1830

DR
TIE ROD END (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install tie rod to the left steering knuckle and
drag link. Install the nuts and tighten to 108 N·m
(80 ft. lbs.).
(2) Remove the supports and lower the vehicle to
the surface. Center steering wheel and adjust toe,
(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(3) After adjustment tighten tie rod adjustment
sleeve clamp bolts to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Position the clamp on the sleeve so retain-
ing bolt is located on the bottom side of the sleeve.
TRACK BAR
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the axle.
(2) Remove the track bar bolts and nuts (Fig. 8).
(3) Remove the track bar (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the track bar.
(2) Install the new bolts and nuts. Tighten to 203
N·m (150 ft lbs.).
LINKAGE - LINK/COIL
Fig. 8 TRACK BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1 - TRACK BAR
2 - BOLT
3 - NUT
(3) Remove the supports under the axle and lower
the vehicle to the ground.
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