Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
1.
Loosen the center bearing and toe plate attaching nuts. Check for the sound by rotating the steering wheel (Fig 1).
2.
Rotate the steering wheel about 30 degrees the left and to the right a few times. Bring the steering wheel to its center position. This should help the
center bearing and toe plate to find its center position.
3.
Tighten the nuts used to secure the center bearing and toe plate to the vehicle body, while the steering column is in its "as is position. Tighten the
fasteners to 11.3 Nm (100 in.lbs.).
4.
Is the pop, click, or clunk-like sound still present when rotating the steering wheel left and right?
a.
If YES >> then proceed to the next step.
b.
In NO >> then STOP. The repair is complete.
5.
Loosen the pinch bolt connecting the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column (Fig 1).
6.
Move the intermediate shaft connection up towards the steering column until it physically stops. Using a new pinch bolt, hand start the pinch bolt
in the joint. Tighten the pinch bolt to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).
7.
Is the pop, click, or clunk-like sound still present when rotating the steering wheel left and right?
a.
If YES >> then proceed to the next step.
b.
In NO >> then STOP. The repair is complete.
8.
Replace the upper intermediate steering shaft. For detailed service procedures, refer to TechCONNECT. From the SERVICE INFO tab select: 19 -
Steering > Column > Steering Coupling.
9.
Prior to tightening the center bearing and toe plate to the vehicle body, rotate the steering wheel about 30 degrees the left and to the right a few
times. Bring the steering wheel to its center position. This should help the center bearing and toe plate to find its center position.
POLICY:
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