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Power Steering: Gear: Installation

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Steering Gear
GC0010480Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
NOTE: Before installing gear inspect the bushings and replace if worn or damaged, also use new gear mounting bolts and nuts.
  1. Install gear (7) to the vehicle and tighten mounting nuts and bolts (4&6) to 258 N.m (190 ft. lbs.).
  2. Install power steering lines to steering gear and tighten the pressure hose to 38 N.m (28 ft. lbs.) and tighten the return hose to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.). (Refer to STEERING/PUMP/HOSES - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 2: Upper Coupler & Pinch Bolt
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  3. Slide the shaft coupler (1) onto gear (3). Install new  bolt (2) and tighten to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Tie Rod End & Nut
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  4. Clean tie rod end studs and knuckle tapers (5).
  5. Install tie rod ends (2) into the steering knuckles (5) and tighten the nuts (1) to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.). (Refer to STEERING/LINKAGE/TIE ROD END - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 4: Crossmember & Exhaust Y-Pipes
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  6. Install the Y-pipe (3) 3.7L & 4.7L engines only  .
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Front Crossmember & Bolts
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  7. Install the front crossmember (2) (Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT CROSSMEMBER - INSTALLATION) .
  8. Install the front tires.
  9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  10. Unlock the steering wheel.
  11. Fill system with fluid (Refer to STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  12. Adjust the toe position. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
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