Synergy 8002 - Jeep JK Chromoly Tie Rod - Manual

SYNERGY MFG. 870 INDUSTRIAL WAY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (805) 242-0397
PPM-8002 JK CHROMOLY TIE ROD
Version 8
GENERAL NOTES:

The Synergy Manufacturing Heat treated tie rod replaces the factory tie rod in the original location; you
can re use the factory steering stabilizer clamp.

Replacement tie rod ends are available from Synergy Manufacturing, part number 4131
1. Jack the front axle up so the tires are not touching the ground and support with jack stands.
2. Measure the toe in. Mark a vertical line near the middle of the tire tread on both tires. Measure between the two lines with a tape
measure when the mark is on the front of the tire, at the 3 or 9 o’clock position looking from the side. Make sure the marks are at
the same height so the tape measure is level. Note this measurement then rotate the tires 180 degrees so the mark is on the back
of the tire, measure and note that distance. The difference between the two measurements is the toe-in, and should be about 1/8”
positive. Positive toe-in is when the front of the tires is closer together than the rear of the tires.
3. Remove the steering stabilizer and bracket u-bolts
4. Remove the stock tie rod by removing the tie rod end nuts and separate the tie rod ends from the steering knuckle using a tie rod
separator tool or by striking the end of the steering arm with a large hammer.
5. Adjust the tie rod on the hex end so that there is about ¼” of thread sticking out of the jam nut. We recommend that you use
loctite on the threads of the tie rod end and jam jut.
6. Install the dust boots onto the tie rod ends. Dust boots will ship with the lower spring pictured as shown below.