CHRYSLER INNER TIE ROD BUSHING LIKE TO HELP OTHERS

[@river86012]

New sub thanks!

[@rich8867]

Glad to help

[@courtneysayler9693]

Thank you so much for this, I was going to be charged $314 to get this fixed

[@rich8867]

Glad I could help.

[@user-ry3mu9br8r]

I did this last week on my 2000 Intrepid. You do have to get the wheels off the ground to take any pressure off the tie rods and remove them completely to get the bushings off. I looked at the video and with my years of automotive experience all I did besides that was turn the wheel all the to the right, take off the air ducts and use a flex head ratchet on the inner bolts. I didn't have to take all that shit off this guy in the video did.

[@rich8867]

then reason I take all the other shot off is to make a better video so people can easily see what is being done

[@user-ry3mu9br8r]

+rich8867 That's a good thing for those who do it themselves and don't have years of automotive experience, it does save big $ doing it yourself. Nice work.

[@rich8867]

+Car Dar thank you

[@ismann9148]

I originally thought I didn't have to take the strut brace off, just the intake hoses. But it makes it A LOT easier and it isn't hard to remove that extra piece in the way. Just makes sense to do it. I will say though, not to remove both inner bolts at the same time or your rack will slide and you'll have to spend half the day re-aligning the rack to match the bolt holes. Take one bolt out, rotate plate out of the way and remove the tie rod, put new bushing in, put tie rod back in and bolt it loosely and do the other side. The torque specs on those 22mm are 55 ft*lbs.

[@xplorearizona154]

looks like the same on my 96 Corsica. thanks bro.

[@rich8867]

jo problem glad I could help

[@FireOptics1]

thanks for the vid. i was attacking from drivers side and was frustrated at lack of room

[@rich8867]

Blake Caldwell no problem glad it helped

[@derickspivey414]

Can you rethread the bolt holes on the rack and pinion where the rods mount up one start one want

[@rich8867]

I'm sure it can be just a tight area for clearance

[@jamesanderson4014]

Use medium strength loc tite on 22mm bolts for inner tie rod .

[@PNWOverlander]

thank you so much rich. excellent video!

[@rich8867]

no problem glad it was able to help

[@mikeaviles9792]

big help.. I was being charged $165. to get this done an I did it myself. cost $18. for parts an about an hr. of my time. thanks for the vid.

[@rich8867]

Absolutely that's why I did the video. I know what it feels like to he overcharged for something. Glad I could help

[@fstroupe]

Thanks so much Rich.

[@rich8867]

no problem

[@MichaelBorne-rh8co]

Hi Rich. This same or close enough to the same procedure on 2000 Chrysler sebring convertible? Thx!

[@rich8867]

Michael Borne no it is different here is a link to a video fo the application your looking for. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5q1eoqZZpllr9k

[@basmitty1]

Very help full for me thanks Rich just one quick question where does the flat washer go ? what order ? Thanks Rich

[@rich8867]

Sorry for the late response but it'll be long oblong flat washer then it'll be flat washer with tabs then bolts tighten bolts then bend the safety tabs down

[@billgallagher627]

Great video, anyone with this problem would be able to discern your video shots, as it must be difficult to repair and film. Question, I have one side that is obviously bad, (rubber bushing is gone) could easily replace it in chassis, but I should probably replace the other side bushing while at it. any recommendations for pressing out bushings on a side that is still decent, in chassis? maybe a c-clamp or something else. Looked like it was fairly hard to get bushing out in you video.

[@rich8867]

Bill Gallagher you are correct. It is very difficult to film and repair at the same time especially since I'm not a video editing wizard like most that post on KZbin. But to answer your question about getting the one good bushing out you could just use a hack saw or cut one side of it. DON'T try to use a razor blade they tend to be very sharp and it is very difficult to cut the bushings with them. If its stuck in the vehicle and you can't separate the two pieces just use a hack saw blade it will take some time and patience but you will be able to cut the bushing. Glad I could help.

[@xxsmokealot420xx3]

is this the same setup as a 2004 Chrysler 300m?

[@rich8867]

Yes It should be

[@ixevaztyan]

Sadly yes.

[@allhailmegatron86]

I've heard you don't need to jack up your car if you're in a fairly flat ground and with your wheels turned left towards the driver, is that true? Because I don't plan to take the hole rod off just the old bushings. Also can you make a list of the tools needed. Thanx. (99LHS OWNER)

[@rich8867]

I jack up the car because you need to take the downward pressure off of the tie rod end itself that will allow for easier removal but do put the jack under the pinch weld to allow the suspension to hang freely then take a hammer and tap the side of the knuckle where the tie rod end is NOT the tie rod end and it will pop right out, also I can not remember the exact tools but most importantly is a set of metric sockets 8mm to 21mm, hammer, pry bar, small flat head or small chisel, channel lock pliers.

[@rich8867]

Just trying to make a video to HELP others.

[@roundedrob1483]

Great information but next video record sideways.

[@rich8867]

Rob Mueller I was I don't know why I recorded this way.

[@roundedrob1483]

+rich8867 Thanks for the help.

[@shoechew]

Good info but turn the phone sideways to make a movie or take a picture. Every time you said, "see this?" the answer was no.

[@rich8867]

Shoe Chew sorry I don't make a lot of videos. plus the mount I had holding my phone was just rigged up. Going to invest in a camera soon.

[@fstroupe]

Some pointers for DIYers who attempt this. 1. You will be able to retrieve the items you drop on top of the transmission when you remove the RH tie rod. 2. For that reason replace it last. 3. Do not fret when you drop your 22mm socket on the transmission. A 7/8" will work. Actually, since the bolts are not tight, sizes that loosely fit will probably work. 4. I was unable to remove the LH tie rod end with a significant amount of beating. I decided to replace the bushings without removing the tie rods. It can be done but I surely wish that I could have removed the tie rods. 5. One of the old bushings was so worn that it fell out when I removed the bolt. I used the same concept as Rich to remove the other, but I used a giant pair of channel locks that my wife had bought me somewhat as a joke. Worked like a champ. 6. The kit you buy may have bolts with 15mm heads on them. Though they will work, DO NOT USE THEM. The bend down washers will not work with them. It is important that the washer touches or nearly touches the bolt to prevent it from turning, and it will not bend enough to work with the 15mm bolts. 7. Use the old bend down washer, the one that comes with your kit is much harder to bend. Again, thank you Rich for your trouble. I may have let the car sit for a few months longer if not for your video.

[@rich8867]

there is a resonance why you should use the new lock washer it's the same concept as you should never reuse a cotter pin. they will bend down far enough as long as you have the right patients with them.

[@andreaspringer15]

very helpful thankyouuuuu😃😃😃😃😃 shop charge me $550.....my uncle did it for $60 bucks and a beer !

[@rich8867]

your welcome