So, I believe I already screwed up big time during the process of replacing my tie rods (inner and outer). I removed BOTH tie rods and the bolts from the rack at the same time. I've since read that this is going to be a pain lining the bolts back up. I didn't read that much into it thinking this was a pretty straightforward process...I was wrong... The one thing that lead me into so much reading into this was not so much removing the tie rods, but trying to find out what diagrams, articles, threads, pretty much everyone is saying about "making sure the washer goes back on between the tie rods and the rack". I have no idea what washers everyone is talking about. As far as I know, I didn't see any come off the tie rods and the kit I have from Moog only includes the plate with the tabs you bend down...no washers. I can't find a picture, part number, etc...just people talking about it and showing an assembled picture.
Here is one thread I'm referencing that shows the assembled pictures from before and after.
www.dodgeintrepid.net
Does anyone have a picture what these washers look like? Napa had no idea what I was talking about.
Here are the inner tie rods I'm using:
www.moog-suspension-parts.com
www.moog-suspension-parts.com
As you can see, they don't include washers.
Any help on what's going on with these washers, if they're really needed or if the bushings have them integrated into them, and any comfort in knowing someone else removed both tie rod bolts before thoroughly reading up on it would be greatly appreciated.
Here is one thread I'm referencing that shows the assembled pictures from before and after.
How-To: Inner Tie Rod Bushings
Since we don't have one, I thought I would write up a how-to on replacing inner tie rod bushings. In this how-two you will need the following: 1/2" ratchet 3/8" ratchet 1/4" ratchet Pipe to extend the ratchet and act as a breaker bar Socket adapters 13mm socket 15mm socket 22mm socket 120...
www.dodgeintrepid.net
Does anyone have a picture what these washers look like? Napa had no idea what I was talking about.
Here are the inner tie rods I'm using:
moog-es3531 | Front Right Inner Tie Rod | Chrysler 300M | MOOG-ES3531
Front Right Inner Tie Rod for 1999-2004 Chrysler 300M. OE replacement made by MOOG. Equipped with MOOG's Gusher Bearing. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty! moog-es3531
www.moog-suspension-parts.com
moog-es3532 | Front Left Inner Tie Rod | Chrysler 300M | MOOG-ES3532
Front Left Inner Tie Rod for 1999-2004 Chrysler 300M. OE replacement made by MOOG. Equipped with MOOG's Gusher Bearing. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty! moog-es3532
www.moog-suspension-parts.com
As you can see, they don't include washers.
Any help on what's going on with these washers, if they're really needed or if the bushings have them integrated into them, and any comfort in knowing someone else removed both tie rod bolts before thoroughly reading up on it would be greatly appreciated.
