Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 954

BALL JOINT CAP HEAT SHIELD CROWFOOT
19 - 40 STEERING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 22 Torquing Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
(14) Lower vehicle to the ground with a jack stand
positioned under the lower control arm (Fig. 23).
Continue to lower vehicle so the total weight of the
vehicle is supported by the jack stand and lower con-
trol arm.
Fig. 23 Lower Control Arm Correctly Supported By
Jack Stand
(15) Tighten the shock absorber clevis to lower
control arm bushing thru-bolt (Fig. 13) to a torque of
92 N·m (68 ft. lbs.).
(16) Install the wheel and tire assemblies back on
vehicle. Tighten the wheel nuts in proper sequence to
a torque of 129 N·m (95 ft. lbs.) torque.
CAUTION: Before connecting steering column
intermediate shaft coupler onto steering gear shaft,
front wheels must be pointed straight ahead and
steering wheel must be in center position.
(17) From interior of vehicle, reconnect the steer-
ing column intermediate shaft coupler on the steer-
ing gear shaft (Fig. 6). Install steering gear coupler
retaining pinch bolt and torque to 27 N·m (240 in.
11/32 SOCKET LOWER CONTROL ARM STEERING KNUCKLE TORQUE ABSORBER SHOCK WRENCH CLEVIS
TIE ROD END
lbs.). Be sure to install the upper to lower steer-
ing coupler retaining bolt, retention pin.
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission
fluid.
(18) Fill power steering pump fluid reservoir to the
(Full-Cold) proper level.
(19) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds.
Then turn the engine off.
(20) Add fluid if necessary.
(21) Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
(22) 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.
(23) 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).
(24) Check front alignment and adjust the front
Toe setting on the vehicle. Refer to the Toe Setting
Procedure in Front Suspension Service Procedures in
this group of the service manual. Refer to the Speci-
fications Section at the end of this group for the
desired front Toe specification.
(25) Tighten tie rod jam nut to 74 N·m (55 ft.lbs.)
torque.
(26) Adjust steering gear to tie rod boots at tie
rods.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLT ISOLATOR
The removal and installation of the mounting bolt
isolator must be performed with the steering gear
assembly removed from the vehicle.
The steering gear mounting bolt isolators (Fig. 24)
are a serviceable component of the steering gear
assembly. Both isolator bushing are serviced using
the same procedure listed below but only the rear
mounting bushing is shown.
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Using a screwdriver, pry the sleeve out of the
mounting bolt isolator (Fig. 24).
(2) Pry the mounting bolt isolator bushing from
the steering gear mounting bracket.
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