Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 649

19 - 16 STEERING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Using a soft face hammer, tap front suspension
crossmember into position, until it is aligned with
the 2 previously scribbed positioning marks on body
of vehicle (Fig. 12). When front suspension cross-
member is correctly positioned, torque the 2 rear
crossmember/lower control arm mounting bolts to
163 N·m (120 ft. lbs.). Then torque the 2 front cross-
member to frame rail attaching bolts to 163 N·m (120
ft. lbs.) (Fig. 9).
Fig. 12 Crossmember Aligned With Positioning
(4) Install the power steering fluid pressure and
return hoses into correct fluid ports on power steer-
ing gear assembly (Fig. 7). Torque power steering
fluid pressure and return lines to steering gear tube
nuts (Fig. 7) to 31 N·m (275 in. lbs.).
(5) Install wiring harness connector on the power
steering fluid pressure switch on the steering gear
assembly (Fig. 6). Be sure locking tab on wiring har-
ness connector is securely latched to pressure switch.
(6) Install tie rod end into the steering knuckle.
Start tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut
onto stud of tie rod end. While holding stud of tie rod
end stationary, tighten tie rod end to steering
knuckle attaching nut (Fig. 4). Then using a crowfoot
and 11/32 socket (Fig. 13), torque tie rod end attach-
ing nut to 55 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
(7) Install engine/transaxle bobble dampener (Fig.
3) on front suspension crossmember bracket. Install
and securely tighten the dampener to crossmember
attaching bolt.
(8) Install the wheel and tire assemblies back on
vehicle. Tighten the wheel nuts to 135 N·m (100 ft.
lbs.) torque.
Marks
Fig. 13 Torquing Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
(9) Lower vehicle.
(10) From interior of vehicle, reconnect the steer-
ing gear coupler with the steering column shaft cou-
pler. Install steering gear coupler retaining pinch bolt
and torque to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.). Be sure to
install the upper to lower steering coupler
retaining bolt, retention pin (Fig. 2).
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission
fluid.
(11) Fill power steering pump fluid reservoir to the
(Full-Cold) proper level.
(12) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds.
Then turn the engine off.
(13) Add fluid if necessary.
(14) Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
(15) Start engine and turn steering wheel several
times from stop to stop to bleed air from fluid in sys-
tem. Stop engine, check fluid level, and inspect sys-
tem for leaks. Fill pump reservoir to correct
level with Mopar , Power Steering Fluid, or
equivalent. See Checking Fluid Level.
(16) Lower front wheels of vehicle back on the
ground.
CAUTION: During this procedure do not allow the
steering gear inner tie rod boots to become twisted.
(See Wheel Alignment in the suspension section of
this service manual).
(17) Adjust the front Toe setting on the vehicle.
Refer to the Toe Setting Procedure in Front Suspen-
sion Service Procedures in this group of the service
manual. Refer to the Specifications Section at the
end of this group for the desired front Toe specifica-
tion.
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