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Steering System: Gear: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Four Mounting Bolts & Two Bolts
GC0152758Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
NOTE:

While raising the crossmember, pay close attention to the steering rack pinion shaft so that it properly fits up and into the dash panel boot between the rack and body.

  1. Rotate the stabilizer bar up and install the steering gear on the crossmember.
  2. Slowly raise the crossmember into mounted position using the transmission jack matching the crossmember to the marked locations on the body made during removal. Ensure that the steering rack pinion shaft is aligned with the dash panel boot opening.
  3. Install four NEW  stabilizer bushing retainer bolts and tighten to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.)
  4. Install the four mounting bolts (2) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body. Tighten the crossmember mounting bolts to 165 N.m (122 ft. lbs.).
  5. Install two mounting bolts (1, 3) securing the front crossmember to the body. Tighten the bolts to 125 N.m (92 ft. lbs.)
  6. Remove the transmission jack.
    Fig 2: Four Bolts & Tunnel Support Brace
    GC0152449Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Install tunnel support brace (2). Install mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Bolts & Engine Isolator
    GC0152406Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Install the rear engine mount insulator. Refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION or INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the exhaust pipe. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION .
    Fig 4: Knuckle, Bolts & Nuts
    GC0152735Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Attach the upper stabilizer link at the strut on each side of the vehicle. While holding the link stud stationary, install and tighten each nut to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
  11. Attach the stabilizer bar link at each end of the stabilizer bar. At each link, install and tighten the nut while holding the stabilizer bar link lower stud stationary. Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 5: Outer Tie Rod, Knuckle & Nuts
    GC0152558Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Install outer tie rod end (5) to knuckle (3). Install nut (4) and tighten to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
  13. Install lower ball joint stud (1) to knuckle (3) and install retaining nut (2). Tighten nut to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.).
  14. If equipped, install the engine belly pan.
    Fig 6: Wheel Lug Bolts
    GC0152555Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. On each side of the vehicle, install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  16. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 7: Lower Coupling Bolt
    GC0084367Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Verify the front wheels of vehicle are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
  18. Install intermediate shaft (2) to steering rack pinion shaft. Install a NEW  pinch bolt and tighten to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
  19. Perform wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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