Section 38 (Steering System (Service Information)): Gear: Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
A power rack and pinion steering gear is used on both AWD and RWD (shown in Fig 1) vehicles. Components of the power steering gear are as follows:
- (1) Outer tie rods
- (2) Inner tie rods
- (3) Bellows
- (4) Mount Bushings
- (5) Housing
The gear cannot be adjusted or internally serviced. If a malfunction or a fluid leak occurs, the gear must be replaced as an assembly. The only serviceable component on the steering gear is the outer tie rod (1).