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Steering Gear

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NOTE: Before proceeding, see Steering - Warning .
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Intermediate Shaft Coupling Bolt
GC0084367Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Siphon out as much power steering fluid as possible from the pump.
  2. Reposition the floor carpeting to access the intermediate shaft coupling at the base of the column.
  3. Position the front wheels of vehicle in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position, then turn the steering wheel to the right until the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (3) at the base of the column can be accessed.
  4. Remove the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (3). Do not separate the intermediate shaft (2) from the steering gear pinion shaft (4) at this time. 
    Fig 2: Steering Wheel Holding Tool
    GC0082330Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Return the front wheels of vehicle (and steering wheel) to the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position. Using a steering wheel holder, lock the steering wheel in place to keep it from rotating. This keeps the clockspring in the proper orientation.
    Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Mounting Nuts & Tire/Wheel Assembly
    GC0082325Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Raise and support the vehicle
  7. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Tie Rod Nut
    GC0098923Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  8. On each side of the steering gear, remove the nut (2) from the out tie rod end (4) at the knuckle (3).
    Fig 5: Separating Tie Rod End From Knuckle Using Ball Joint Remover 936
    GC0083850Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  9. On each side of the steering gear, separate the tie rod end (3) from the knuckle (2) using Ball Joint Remover 9360 (1) or equivalent.
  10. If equipped, remove the engine belly pan.
  11. Remove the rear engine mount.
    • For 1.8L engine, refer to REMOVAL .
    • For 2.0L engine (Gas), refer to REMOVAL .
    • For 2.4L engine, refer to REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the front engine mount through-bolt.
    Fig 6: Removing/Installing Steering Gear Heat Shield
    GC0084369Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  13. Remove the three screws (1, 2) securing the heat shield (3) to the crossmember (4). Remove the shield.
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Return Hose & Pressure Hose At Steering Gear
    GC0084370Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  14. Remove the return hose (1) at the steering gear (3).
  15. Remove the pressure hose (2) at the steering gear.
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Fasteners At Power Steering Hose Routing Clamps
    GC0083855Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  16. Remove the fasteners (1) securing the power steering hose routing clamps (2) to the crossmember.
    Fig 9: Removing/Installing Stabilizer Bushing Retainers
    GC0083857Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  17. Remove the screws (1) securing the stabilizer bushing retainers (3) to the crossmember.
  18. Remove the two stabilizer bushing retainers.
    Fig 10: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts At Front Crossmember
    GC0083858Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    NOTE: Before removing the front suspension crossmember from the vehicle, the location of the crossmember must be marked on the body of the vehicle. Do this so the crossmember can be relocated, upon reinstallation, against the body of vehicle in the same location as before removal. If the front suspension crossmember is not reinstalled in exactly the same location as before removal, the preset front wheel alignment settings (caster and camber) may be lost.
  19. Mark the location of the front crossmember on the body near each mounting bolt using a marker or crayon. Do not use a scratch awl or other tool that can penetrate the protective coating on the body. 
  20. Support the front crossmember with a transmission jack.
  21. Remove the four mounting bolts (6) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body.
    Fig 11: Removing/Installing Intermediate Shaft Coupling At Steering Gear Pinion Shaft
    GC0084371Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  22. Lower the crossmember enough to access the intermediate shaft coupling (1) at the steering gear pinion shaft (4). Slide the coupling off the pinion shaft.
  23. Remove the dash seals (3, 5) as necessary.
    Fig 12: Identifying Steering Gear & Mounting Bolts
    GC0083859Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  24. Remove the two bolts (1) securing the steering gear (2) to the crossmember.
  25. Rotate the stabilizer bar up in order to remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
  26. Remove the steering gear from the crossmember.
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