Power Steering Gear: Description
The power steering gear is mounted on the front suspension crossmember. (Fig 1). The outer ends of the outer tie rods attach to the steering knuckles.
There are two different type power steering gears used on this vehicle, a standard, and an optional which is used on the ACR and R/T vehicles. Externally the gears appear the same. Internally, the standard has a 16:1 turning ratio while the ACR/R/T gear has an 18:1 turning ratio. The gear used on ACR and R/T vehicles also has a restricted lateral (lock-to-lock) travel range to accommodate the R/T wheel and tire combination. Sport feel valve coding provides ACR/R/T vehicles with more firm feel steering to match the performance tire compounding and construction.
NOTE:
The power steering gear should not be serviced or adjusted. If a malfunction or oil leak occurs with the steering gear, the complete steering gear needs to be replaced.