Gear - Steering, AWD
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If necessary, install outer tie rods from original gear to replacement inner tie rods. Install each outer tie rod same amount of threads as it was installed on original gear. This will get toe setting close, saving some time when toe is set later in this procedure.
- Lift steering gear (1) into mounted position and install steering gear lower mounting bolts (2 and 3). Install upper mounting bolt (4) and nut. Tighten all bolts to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
- Install heat shield (3) above each inner tie rod bellows (2). Tighten screws to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Always use a NEW O-ring on the ends of the steering hoses.
- Lubricate NEW O-ring on end of pressure hose with clean power steering fluid.
- Install pressure hose (3) to steering gear (2). Tighten tube nut to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
- Lubricate NEW O-ring on end of return hose with clean power steering fluid.
- Install return hose (1) to steering gear (2). Tighten tube nut to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
- Align splines and install steering coupling to steering gear shaft. Install NEW pinch bolt. Tighten bolt to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Install each outer tie rod (2) end to its knuckle (3). Install nut (1) and tighten to 85 N.m (63 ft. lbs.).
- Install tire and wheel assemblies (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) (Police - 190 N.m (140 ft. lbs.)). Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower vehicle.
- Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Fill and bleed power steering system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Perform wheel alignment setting toe to specifications. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Tighten tie rod jam nuts (1) to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).