DAMPER, Steering, Link and Coil: Installation: Bracket

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.

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All views are typical.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Damper & Linkage Bracket Bolt

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

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Some brackets may have the steering damper retaining bolt permanently attached to the bracket.

Place the steering damper retaining bolt (7) in the bracket (3) and position the bracket on the flat of the linkage.
With the bracket (3) centered on the flat of the linkage, position the u-bolts (2) over the linkage, through the bracket and install the four (or two) u-bolt nuts (5). Do not tighten at this time.
Verify the bracket (3) is centered in the flat area of the linkage and tighten the four (or two) u-bolt nuts (5) to specifications. Refer to Linkage, Link and Coil , Specifications .
Position the steering damper (1) on the retaining bolt (7).
Install the steering damper retaining nut (6) and tighten to specifications. Refer to Linkage, Link and Coil , Specifications .
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.