Left-Hand Drive - Fwd
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Before proceeding, refer to WARNING .
- Siphon out as much power steering fluid as possible from the reservoir.
- Place the front wheels of vehicle (and steering wheel) in 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 while the intermediate shaft is disconnected.
- Reposition the floor carpeting and sound deadening insulation to access the intermediate shaft coupling (1) at the base of the column.
- Remove the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (2).
- Separate the intermediate shaft coupling (1) from the steering gear pinion shaft (3).
- Release the clips securing the dash seal to the dash panel and push the seal away from the dash panel.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- On each side of the vehicle, remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).
- On each side of the gear, remove the nut (3) from the out tie rod end (6) at the knuckle (2).
- On each side of the gear, separate the outer tie rod end (1) from the knuckle (3) using Remover (2), Special Tool (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint).
- If equipped, remove the engine belly pan.
- Remove the front engine mount through-bolt (1).
- Remove the fore-aft crossmember forward mounting bolts at the radiator support.
- Remove the fore-aft crossmember rearward mounting bolts at the crossmember.
- Remove the fore-aft crossmember.
- Remove the screws (1) securing the power steering hose routing clamps (2) to the rear of the crossmember.
- Unscrew the tube nut (2), then remove the return hose (1) at the steering gear.
- Unscrew the tube nut (3), then remove the pressure hose (4) at the steering gear.
NOTE:
Before lowering the front suspension crossmember, 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.
- Using a crayon or marker (2) that will not break the paint surface, mark the location of the front crossmember (1) on the body near each mounting bolt. Do not use any type of sharp instrument that will damage the underbody of the vehicle.
- Support the crossmember (9) with a transmission jack.
- Remove the four mounting bolts (6) securing the front crossmember (9) to the body.
- Remove the mounting screws (8) securing the front crossmember reinforcement brackets (7) (one each side of vehicle) to the body (1). Remove the brackets.
- Using the jack, slowly lower the crossmember approximately 3 inches (76 mm) (as measured at the rear crossmember mounts). Do not lower the crossmember more than necessary as the fore/aft crossmember is still attached to the radiator support and damage may occur.
- Remove the rear engine mount through-bolt (1).
- Remove the four bolts that hold the rear isolator to the cross member.
- Remove the rear isolator (2) from the vehicle.
- Remove the screws and push-pins securing the heat shield (1) over the right side of the steering gear (2). Remove the shield.
- Remove the two bolts (1) securing the steering gear (2) to the crossmember.
- Tip the steering gear pinion shaft (3) straight up and remove the dash seal (2) from the steering gear.
- Slide the steering gear across the crossmember and out through left wheel opening.
- If necessary, remove outer tie rods from inner tie rod threads. Count how many rotations it takes to remove each outer tie rod for installation reference.