LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chrysler >> 2011 >> 300 C, 4WD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 3 (Steering System) >> Gear, Independent Front Suspension >> Installation >> Installation

Gear, Independent Front Suspension: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:

Before installing gear inspect bushings and replace if worn or damaged.

NOTE:

In the frame there are two holes for the mounting of the steering gear, one is slotted and one is round. When tightening the gear to specifications make sure to tighten the mounting bolt with the hole first to avoid movement of the steering gear.

Fig 1: Steering Gear 4x4
GC0083618Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1 - FRONT AXLE
2 - STEERING GEAR MOUNTING NUTS AND BUSHINGS
NOTE:

4wd model shown in illustration. 2wd model similar.

  1. Position the rack and pinion to the front crossmember.
  2. Install the retaining bolts (2). Tighten the bolts (2) to 319 N.m (235 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Steering Gear 4x2
    GC0092295Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Slide the shaft coupler onto the gear and install a new  pinch bolt. Tighten the pinch bolt to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
  4. Clean and dry the tie rod end studs (3) and the tapers in the knuckles (5).
  5. Install the tie rod ends into the steering knuckles. Install and tighten the retaining nuts to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.), then turn an additional 90°. Refer to END, Tie Rod , Installation END, Tie Rod, Link and Coil , Installation .
  6. Connect the pressure power steering hose to the steering gear and tighten to 32 N.m (23 ft. lbs.). Refer to HOSE, Power Steering, Independent Front Suspension , Installation HOSE, Power Steering, Link and Coil , Installation .
  7. Connect the return power steering hose to the steering gear and tighten to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.). Refer to HOSE, Power Steering, Independent Front Suspension , Installation HOSE, Power Steering, Link and Coil , Installation .
  8. If equipped, install the front skid plate. Refer to PLATE, Skid, Front , Installation and PLATE, Skid, Transfer Case , Installation .
  9. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Wheels , Standard Procedure .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Fill the power steering system with fluid. Refer to Pump , Standard Procedure .
  12. Adjust the toe alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment , Standard Procedure .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals