Challenger V8-5.7L (2010)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. If necessary, install outer tie rods from original gear to replacement inner tie rods. Install each outer tie rod same amount of threads as it was
installed on original gear. This will get toe setting close, saving some time when toe is set later in this procedure.
2. Lift steering gear (2) into mounted position and install steering gear mounting bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Always use a NEW O-ring on the ends of the steering hoses.
3. Lubricate new O-ring on end of return hose with clean power steering fluid.
4. Install return hose (3) to steering gear (1). Tighten tube nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
5. Lubricate new O-ring on end of pressure hose with clean power steering fluid.
6. Install pressure hose (2) to steering gear (1). Tighten tube nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
