Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 968

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT FLEX JOINT
19 - 54 STEERING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 26 Removing Flex Joint From Steering Column
INSTALL
(1) Start roll pin into flex joint prior to installing
flex joint on steering column shaft. Install roll pin
into flex joint just far enough to square roll pin to
hole in flex joint. If roll pin is installed too far, flex
joint will not slid onto steering column shaft.
(2) Install steering coupler on steering shaft until
correctly positioned to allow spring pin to be installed
in coupler.
(3) Install Puller, Special Tool 6831-A through cen-
ter of roll pin and install knurled nut (Fig. 27).
(4) Using Puller, Special Tool, 6831-A, (Fig. 27)
install roll pin into the coupler until spring pin is
fully installed through both sides of the coupler
assembly.
SCREW- DRIVER STEERING COLUMN LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET INTERMEDIATE
Shaft
SHAFT
Fig. 27 Tool Set-Up For Installing Flex Joint Roll Pin
SPECIFICATIONS
STEERING COLUMN FASTENER TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
STEERING WHEEL:
Retaining Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY:
Mounting Bracket Attaching
Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.)
Flex Coupler Pinch Bolt . . . . . . 27 N·m (240 in. lbs.)
Airbag Module Attaching Nuts . 10 N·m (90 in. lbs.)
SPECIAL TOOLS
STEERING COLUMN
Remover / Installer Steering Shaft Roll Pin 6831A
JX
TORQUE