Removal And Installation: AWD: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Chrysler Voyager and 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the heat shield to the vehicle.NOTE:
The heat shield can only be installed to the engine compartment while the steering gear is removed.
- Position the steering gear in the vehicle.NOTE:
A suitable strap may aid in holding the steering gear in position.
- Install the dash seal to steering gear fasteners (1) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.NOTE:
Apply medium strength threadlocker to the studs before installing the dash seal to steering gear fasteners (1).
- Install the bracket and tighten the bracket fasteners (1).
- Connect the Electric Power Steering (EPS) wire harness connectors (1, 2).
- Remove the strap and install both stabilizer bar links. Refer to LINK, STABILIZER BAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the steering gear crossmember. Refer to
CROSSMEMBER, STEERING GEAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Install the steering gear bolts (1) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Remove the stand (1) from the front of the transmission (2).
- Position the heat shields to the steering gear then install the heat shield to steering gear fasteners (1, 2) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the tie rods to the steering knuckles. Refer to TIE ROD, STEERING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Secure the exhaust hanger (1).
- Position the exhaust pipe to the resonator.
- Install the exhaust pipe clamp then tighten the cross-under pipe to exhaust pipe clamp (2) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the drive shaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Install a NEW steering shaft to steering gear pinch fastener (1) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the dash seal to dash panel fasteners (2) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.NOTE:
Apply medium strength threadlocker to the dash seal to dash panel fasteners (2) before installation.
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
- Perform the Electric Power Steering (EPS) verification test. Refer to EPS VERIFICATION TEST .
- Perform the wheel alignment standard procedure. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .