Chrysler tie rod sleeves

[chuck]

I had to change the inner tie rod bushings and outer tie rods so I elected to go with all new parts. I have never done this on this type of car. I tried to measure everything to be as close to alignment but I know that’s difficult, especially since the new parts are different lengths. My question is is there a maximum thread for the tie rod and adjuster sleeve. I google this and found something saying no more than 20mm of visible thread (from sleeve and or outer tie rod) should be visible ….. I’m confused

I will take it to get aligned when I’m done (tires are bad now anyway).

I’m just not sure if I need to screw the adjuster into the inner tie rod a bit more and screw the outer tie rod out some. I will attach pics thanks if you can help, or direct me to a link. Also the adjuster bolt torque would be helpful.

PS I think i found the torque for the sleeve clamp….28ft-ib

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I don’t believe there’s a hard number for the amount of exposed threads on each side, they should generally be even from side to side. If you reference the old parts you should be able to guestimate the approximate setting as far as how far in or out said part was. Which should give you the approximate same alignment as before.

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