Avenger V6-2.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
While holding the tie rod end stud with a wrench, tighten the nut with a wrench or crowfoot wrench. Tighten the nut to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
21. On each side of the vehicle, install the tire and wheel assembly (1). Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
22. Lower the vehicle.
23. Remove the steering wheel holder.
24. Verify the front wheels of vehicle are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
25. Center the intermediate shaft (2) over the steering gear pinion shaft (4), lining up the ends, then slide the intermediate shaft onto the steering gear
pinion shaft.
26. From center, rotate the steering wheel to the right until the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (3) can be easily installed.
