Regal V6-3.8L VIN K (1997)
Tighten the adjuster nuts to 68 Nm (50 lb ft).
4.
Install the new steering gear in the engine cradle mounting brackets.
5.
Install the two bolts attaching the steering gear to the engine cradle.
Tighten
Tighten to 120 Nm (88 lb ft).
6.
Connect the power steering fluid lines to the steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
7.
Partially raise the rear of the engine cradle.
8.
Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear and install the bolt.
Tighten
Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
9.
Install the stabilizer link bolts in both lower control arms.
Tighten
Tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).
10.
Raise the rear of the engine cradle and install the six bolts. Refer to Figure 12.
Tighten
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Tighten the rear suspension crossmember bolts (1) to 110 Nm (81 lb ft).
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Tighten the suspension crossmember to body bolts (2) to 82 Nm (60 lb ft).
11.
Install the one bolt and two nuts that attach the rear transmission mount to the engine cradle.
Tighten
Tighten to 66 Nm (49 lb ft).
12.
Install both outer tie rod ends to the knuckles.
Tighten
