Intrepid V6-2.7L VIN R (2003)
3. Install the outer tie rod on the steering arm of the right strut. Install the tie rod to steering arm attaching nut. Tighten the attaching nut to a torque of
37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the right side tire/wheel.
5. Install and tighten wheel mounting stud nuts in proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence
to the full specified torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle until the front tires are just clear of the floor.
7. Install the intermediate steering shaft on the steering gear.
8. Using roll pin Installer, Special Tool 6831A, install the roll pin in the flex joint of the intermediate shaft. Roll pin is installed in coupler using the
following procedure:
a. Remove knurled nut from small end of tool.
b. Insert small end of removal tool through center of roll pin and then install and hand tighten knurled nut.
c. Position sleeve of removal tool on flex joint as shown.
d. While holding threaded shaft of tool from turning, tighten nut pulling roll pin into flex joint.
e. Center roll pin in flex joint. Do not over-install roll pin.
9. Slide steering gear and intermediate shaft back into dash panel sealing boot. Align the steering gear mounting holes with its mounting holes in
crossmember.
