Stratus Sedan L4-2.4L VIN X (2003)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before preceding, review Warnings and Cautions.
1. Remove remote ground cable from ground stud on left shock tower. Then correctly isolate ground cable from vehicle by installing isolator on stud.
2. Siphon as much power steering fluid as possible from the remote power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Place the steering wheel and front wheels in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position. Lock the steering wheel in this position using a steering wheel
holder.
4. Under the instrument panel, disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear shaft. To do so, remove the pinch bolt from the intermediate
shaft coupler, then slide the intermediate shaft up and off the steering gear shaft.
5. Raise vehicle.
6. Remove both front wheel and tire assemblies.
7. Remove fasteners attaching drive belt splash shield to crossmember.
