Town & Country SWB FWD V6-3.3L VIN G Flex Fuel (2000)
bead on the tube. Tighten the screw clamp to a torque of 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
CAUTION: The protective heat shield sleeves must cover the entire rubber hose and hose to tube connection portion of both the power steering
fluid pressure and return hoses. This is required to prevent the power steering hoses from being overheated.
13. When used, properly position the protective heat sleeves on the power steering hoses. Then, tie strap the heat sleeves to the power steering hoses
to keep them in their proper position.
14. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies on vehicle. Install the wheel lug nuts and torque to 129 Nm (95 ft. lbs.).
15. Lower the vehicle to a level were the interior of vehicle is accessible.
16. Using the intermediate coupler, turn the front wheels of the vehicle to the left until the intermediate coupler shaft is properly aligned with the
steering column coupler. Assemble the steering column shaft coupler onto the steering gear intermediate coupler. Install steering column coupler
to intermediate shaft retaining pinch bolt. Tighten the pinch bolt nut to a torque of 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
17. Perform the POWER STEERING PUMP INITIAL OPERATION service procedure found under Steering, Service and Repair, Service Procedures
to properly fill and bleed the power steering system.
18. Inspect for leaks.
19. Adjust front toe.
