Chrysler Sebring 2005 Service Manual page 1398

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GEAR (Continued)
(12) Install 3 bolts attaching rear engine mount to
crossmember (Fig. 7). If e qu ip p e d , m a k e s u re
m a n u a l tra n s m is s io n bra c k e t is p o s itio n e d in
p la c e be fo re in s ta llin g bo lts (F ig . 7). Tighten
bolts to 65 N·m (48 ft. lbs.) torque.
(13) Loosely install two shock absorber clevis-to-
lower control arm thru-bolts and nuts (Fig. 6). Do not
tighten bolts at this time.
(14) Install tie rod seal boot heat shield on tie rod
end (Fig. 14).
(15) Install tie rod end into steering knuckle. Start
tie rod end-to-steering knuckle attaching nut onto tie
rod stud. While holding stud stationary, tighten nut.
To properly torque nut, use a crowfoot and socket as
shown and tighten nut to 55 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) torque
(Fig. 14).
Fig. 14 Torquing Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
1 - HEAT SHIELD
2 - OUTER TIE ROD
3 - STEERING KNUCKLE
4 - TORQUE WRENCH
5 - 11/32 SOCKET
6 - CROWFOOT
(16) Install and tighten two stabilizer bar bushing
clamp-to-body attaching bolts to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(17) Install fasteners attaching drive-belt splash
shield to crossmember.
CAUTION: When supporting lower control arm with
jack stand, do not position jack stand under the ball
joint cap on the lower control arm. Position in area
of lower control arm shown in (Fig. 15).
(18) Lower vehicle and support front end of vehicle
by positioning jack stands as shown at each lower
control arm as vehicle is lowered (Fig. 15). Continue
to lower vehicle until total front end weight is sup-
ported by jack stands.
Fig. 15 Lower Control Arm Correctly Supported By
Jack Stand
1 - SHOCK ABSORBER CLEVIS
2 - LOWER CONTROL ARM
3 - BALL JOINT CAP
(19) Tighten shock absorber clevis-to-lower control
arm bushing thru-bolts to a torque of 92 N·m (68 ft.
lbs.).
(20) Raise vehicle and remove jack stands.
(21) Install wheel and tire assemblies. Progres-
sively tighten wheel nuts in a criss-cross tightening
sequence to 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
CAUTION: Before connecting the steering column
intermediate shaft coupler to the steering gear
shaft, position the front wheels STRAIGHT-AHEAD.
The steering wheel must also be in the centered
position.
(22) Under instrument panel, align splines inside
intermediate shaft lower coupling with splines on
steering gear shaft and slide intermediate shaft onto
steering gear. Install a NEW coupling pinch bolt (Fig.
3) and tighten it to a torque of 44 N·m (32 ft. lbs.).
(23) Remove steering wheel holder.
(24) Install remote battery ground cable on ground
stud located on left shock tower.
(25) Fill power steering pump fluid reservoir to
proper level and perform Power Steering Pump Ini-
tial Operation standard procedure. (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(26) Check for leaks.
(27) Lower vehicle.
(28) Check front wheel alignment and adjust toe
setting (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE). Tighten tie rod
jam nuts to 74 N·m (55 ft. lbs.) torque.
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