Steering Gear - Installation

INSTALLATION






NOTE: Before installing gear inspect the bushings and replace if worn or damaged, also use new gear mounting bolts and nuts.

1. With the steering gear in the full right position (as in removal), install steering gear (7) to the vehicle and tighten the mounting nuts and bolts (4, 6) to 258 Nm (190 ft. lbs.). After tightening the fasteners, re-center the steering gear.
2. Install power steering lines to steering gear and tighten the pressure hose to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.) and tighten the return hose to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.). Power Steering Hose - Installation.






CAUTION: The steering gear must be centered prior to installing the coupler to prevent clockspring damage.

3. Slide the shaft coupler (1) onto gear (3). Install a new lower pinch bolt (2) and tighten to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).





4. Clean tie rod end studs and knuckle tapers (5).
5. Install tie rod ends (2) into the steering knuckles (5) and tighten the nuts (1) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.). Tie Rod End - Installation.





6. Install the Y-pipe (3) 3.7L and 4.7L engines only.





7. Install the front crossmember (2) Crossmember - Installation.
8. Install the front tires.
9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
10. Unlock the steering wheel.
11. Fill system with fluid, Service and Repair.
12. Adjust the toe position. Service and Repair.