Durango 2WD V8-5.7L Hybrid (2009)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear - Installation
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Before installing gear inspect the bushings and replace if worn or damaged, also use new gear mounting bolts and nuts.
1. With the steering gear in the full right position (as in removal), install steering gear (7) to the vehicle and tighten the mounting nuts and bolts (4, 6)
to 258 Nm (190 ft. lbs.). After tightening the fasteners, re-center the steering gear.
2. Install power steering lines to steering gear and tighten the pressure hose to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.) and tighten the return hose to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
See: Power Steering/Power Steering Line/Hose/Service and Repair/Power Steering Hose - Installation.
CAUTION: The steering gear must be centered prior to installing the coupler to prevent clockspring damage.
3. Slide the shaft coupler (1) onto gear (3). Install a new lower pinch bolt (2) and tighten to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
4. Clean tie rod end studs and knuckle tapers (5).
5. Install tie rod ends (2) into the steering knuckles (5) and tighten the nuts (1) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.). See: Tie Rod/Tie Rod End/Service and
Repair/Tie Rod End - Installation.
