Difficulty Servicing R&P Inner Tie Rods
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BULLETIN: 27022-R DIFFICULTY SERVICING R&P INNER TIE RODS CHRYSLER, DODGE & PLYMOUTH SEDANS, CONVERTIBLES & MINIVANS PROBLEM: SOLUTION: OE inner tie rod ends lack MOOG® Problem Solver® wrench flat provisions for service Inner Tie Rod • Lack of wrench flats makes removal and installation difficult. Pipe or • Features a standard 1-3/8” wrench flat for ease of installation. chain wrenches may be used for removal, but space constraints can • Wrench flats allow the proper torque to be applied when tightening make this difficult (see tool below). the inner tie rod end, avoiding rack and pinion gear damage. • Improper service can cause rack and pinion gear damage. • Knurled stud provides a positive grip when making toe adjustments. • Inner tie rods are not available from the OE dealer. They are only available as part of the entire R&P gear assembly. MOOG HOUSING WITH 1-3/8” WRENCH FLATS KNURLED STUD NOTE: To avoid internal rack and pinion gear damage, always support and prevent the rack gear shaft from rotating when removing or installing tie rod ends. POWDERED-METAL BEARING PRELOAD BEARING ® ® Description Years Make/Model P/N MOOG Problem Solver 1995-2000 Chrysler Cirrus Tie Rod Removal Tool 1995-2005 Dodge Stratus EV323 1996-2005 Chrysler Sebring This special socket tool has two set screws to allow removal 1996-2000 Plymouth Breeze of rack and pinion inner tie rod sockets without wrench flats. 2000-2003 Dodge Neon (Firm Feel Steering) EV403 Inner Tie Rod 3/8” DRIVE SOCKET FOR USE WITH EXTENSION 2000-2003 Dodge Neon EV404 2001-2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, 2001-2005 EV405 Plymouth Voyager Tie Rod Removal Tool T40011 Visit www.FMe-cat.com Tie Rod Removal Tool For a complete list of applications. T40011 For parts lookup, visit www.FMe-cat.com tech line: 1-800-325-8886 moogproblemsolver.com ©2015 Federal-Mogul Motorparts Corporation. NASCAR is a registered trademark of NASCAR, Inc. MOOG and The Problem Solver are trademarks owned by Federal-Mogul Corporation, or one or more of its subsidiaries, in one or more countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Form# 27022-R.