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Steering Gear

Fig 1: Gear Mounting Bolts
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  1. Rotate the stabilizer bar up and install the steering gear on the crossmember.
  2. Install the two bolts (1) securing the steering gear (2) to the crossmember. Tighten the steering gear mounting bolts to 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Rack & 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.

  5. Slowly raise the crossmember (1) 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. Install the four mounting bolts (two each side) (6) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body. Tighten the crossmember mounting bolts to 150 N.m (111 ft. lbs.).
  8. Remove the transmission jack.
    Fig 4: Stabilizer Bar Mounting To Crossmember
    GC0083857Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  9. Install the retainers (3) over the stabilizer bar cushions. Install all four stabilizer bar cushion retainer screws (1) and tighten them to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 5: Hose Routing Bracket Screws AT Crossmember
    GC0083855Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. Install the fasteners (1) securing the power steering hose routing clamps (2) to the crossmember. Use a NEW push clip on the left and tighten the screw on the right to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
    Fig 6: Hoses AT Left-hand-drive Gear
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  11. Install the pressure hose (2) at the gear (3). Tighten the tube nut to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
  12. Install the return hose (1) at the gear. Tighten the tube nut to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 7: Steering Gear Heat Shield
    GC0084369Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  13. Position the heat shield (3) and install the three screws (1, 2) securing the shield to the crossmember (4). Tighten the two front mounting screws (1) to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.). Tighten the rear mounting screw (2) to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.).
  14. Install the front engine mount through-bolt.
  15. Install the rear engine mount. Refer to INSULATOR, Engine Mount, Rear, Installation or INSULATOR, Engine Mount, Rear, Installation .
  16. If equipped, install the engine belly pan.
    Fig 8: Tie Rod Nut
    GC0098923Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    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.

  17. On each side of the gear, install the outer tie rod end (4) into the hole in the knuckle arm (3). Start a NEW tie rod mounting nut (2) 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 132 N.m (97 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 9: Tire And Wheel Mounting
    GC0084722Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  18. On each side of the vehicle, install the tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to Installation . Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  19. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 10: Steering Wheel Holding Tool
    GC0082330Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  20. Remove the steering wheel holder.
    Fig 11: Lower Coupling Bolt
    GC0084367Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  21. Verify the front wheels of vehicle are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
  22. 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.
  23. From center, rotate the steering wheel to the right approximately 90° or until the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (3) can be easily installed.
  24. Install the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (3). Tighten the bolt to 42 N.m (31 ft. lbs.).
  25. Reposition the floor carpet (1) in place.
  26. Straighten the steering wheel to STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
  27. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Standard Procedure .
  28. Check for fluid leaks.
  29. Adjust front wheel toe as necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment, Standard Procedure .
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