SRT-4 L4-2.4L Turbo VIN S (2004)
12. Lower the front suspension crossmember using the transmission jack enough to allow sufficient access to the steering column lower coupling (Fig.
32). When lowering front suspension crossmember, do not let crossmember hang from lower control arms or power steering hoses. The weight
should be supported by the transmission jack.
13. Remove the roll pin securing the steering column lower coupling to the power steering gear pinion shaft using a roll pin punch (Fig. 33). Push the
steering column lower coupling up and off of the power steering gear pinion shaft.
INSTALLATION - STEERING COLUMN LOWER COUPLING
NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure, Refer to Service Precautions.
1. Push the column end of the steering column lower coupling partway up through its hole in the dash panel, then match the flat on the inside of the
steering column lower coupling to the flat on the power steering gear pinion shaft and slide the coupling onto the top of the pinion shaft. Align the
roll pin hole in the coupling with the groove in the pinion shaft and install the roll pin through the coupling until it is centered (Fig. 33).
2. Center the power steering gear rack in its travel.
3. Using the transmission jack, raise the front suspension crossmember and power steering gear until the crossmember contacts its mounting spot
against the body and frame rails of the vehicle. As the crossmember is raised, carefully guide the steering column lower coupling up through its
hole in the dash panel.
4. Start the two rear crossmember mounting bolts into the tapping plates mounted in the body. The right side bolt can be viewed in the mounting bolt
figure (Fig. 31). The left side bolt is located in the same location on the other side of the vehicle. Next, install the two front mounting bolts
attaching front suspension crossmember to frame rails of vehicle. Lightly tighten all four mounting bolts to a approximately 2 Nm (20 inch lbs.) to
hold the front suspension crossmember in position.
NOTE: When reinstalling the front suspension crossmember back in the vehicle, it is very important that the crossmember be attached to the body
in exactly the same spot as when it was removed. Otherwise, the vehicle's wheel alignment settings (caster and camber) will be lost.
