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Steering Gear

Fig 1: STEERING GEAR MOUNTING
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  1. Install the steering gear on the crossmember.
  2. Install the two bolts (1) securing the steering gear (2) to the crossmember. Tighten the gear mounting bolts to 100 N.m (74 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: RACK AND COUPLING PINCH BOLT
    GC0084371Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Install the dash seals (3, 5) as necessary.
    Fig 3: FRONT CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING
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  4. Center the power steering gear rack in its travel as necessary.
    NOTE: When installing the front suspension crossmember (1) back in the vehicle, it is very important that the crossmember be attached to the body in exactly the same spot as when it was removed. Otherwise, the vehicle's wheel alignment settings (caster and camber) will be lost making wheel alignment more difficult.
    NOTE: While raising the steering gear into place, it is not necessary to install the intermediate shaft coupling on the steering gear pinion shaft at this time. It can be installed once the vehicle is lowered. Make sure the coupling does not interfere with steering gear/dash seals at this time.
  5. Slowly raise the crossmember (9) into mounted position using the transmission jack matching the crossmember to the marked locations on the body made during removal.
  6. Check the positioning of the seals at the dash panel and adjust as necessary.
  7. If equipped, position the front crossmember reinforcement brackets (7) (one each side of vehicle) over the crossmember rear mounting bushings and install the mounting screws (8), but do not tighten at this time.
    Fig 4: FRONT CROSSBRACE/REINFORCEMENT BRACKET
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  8. If equipped, position the front crossbrace/reinforcement bracket (2) over the crossmember rear mounting bushings and body, then install the mounting screws (1). Do not tighten screws at this time.
    Fig 5: FRONT CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING
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  9. Install the four mounting bolts (6) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body. Tighten the crossmember mounting bolts to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  10. If equipped, tighten the crossmember reinforcement bracket mounting screws (8) to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 6: FRONT CROSSBRACE/REINFORCEMENT BRACKET
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  11. If equipped, tighten the crossbrace/reinforcement bracket mounting screws (1) to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
  12. Remove the transmission jack.
    Fig 7: HEAT SHIELD OVER GEAR
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  13. Install the heat shield (1) over the steering gear (2). Install the mounting screws and push-pins. Tighten the screws to 6 N.m (53 in. lbs.).
    Fig 8: HOSES AT GEAR
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  14. Install the pressure hose tube (4) at the gear. Tighten the tube nut (3) to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
  15. Install the return hose tube (1) at the gear. Tighten the tube nut (2) to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 9: HOSES AT REAR OF CROSSMEMBER
    GC0120780Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  16. Position the power steering hose routing clamps (2) on the crossmember. Install and tighten the screws to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
    Fig 10: FRONT CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING
    GC0120782Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  17. Install the fore/aft crossmember (4) and front engine mount through-bolt. Refer to Frame and Bumpers/Frame/CROSSMEMBER - Installation .
  18. Install the rear engine mount.
  19. If equipped, install the engine belly pan.
    Fig 11: FRONT KNUCKLE MOUNTING
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    NOTE: Prior to attaching the outer tie rod end to the knuckle, inspect the tie rod seal boot. If the seal boot is damaged, replace the outer tie rod end.
  20. On each side of the gear, install the outer tie rod end (6) into the hole in the knuckle (2) arm. Start a NEW tie rod mounting nut (3) onto the stud. While holding the tie rod end stud with a wrench, tighten the nut with a wrench or crowfoot wrench. Tighten the nut to 85 N.m (63 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 12: TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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  21. On each side of the vehicle, install the tire and wheel assembly (1). Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  22. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 13: STEERING WHEEL HOLDING TOOL
    GC0082330Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  23. Remove the steering wheel holder.
    Fig 14: STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT
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  24. Verify the front wheels of vehicle are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
  25. Center the intermediate shaft (2) over the steering gear pinion shaft (4), lining up the ends, then slide the intermediate shaft onto the steering gear pinion shaft.
  26. From center, rotate the steering wheel to the right until the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (3) can be easily installed.
  27. Install the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (3). Tighten the bolt to 42 N.m (31 ft. lbs.).
  28. Reposition the floor carpet (1) in place.
  29. Fill and bleed the power steering system. See Steering - Standard Procedure .
  30. Check for fluid leaks.
  31. Perform wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to Front Suspension/Wheel Alignment - Standard Procedure .
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