Liberty 2WD V6-3.7L (2008)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear - Installation
2WD
1. Transfer the outer tie rod ends to the new steering gear (if needed).
2. Install the steering gear (1) to the vehicle.
3. Install the gear mounting bolts (2) to the front cradle. Tighten the gear mounting bolts to 176 Nm (130 ft.lbs.).
4. Install the power steering lines (1&2) to the gear (1). Tighten the tube nuts to 27 Nm (20 ft.lbs.).
5. Install the lower coupler pinch bolt and slide the coupler on to the gear. Tighten to 53 Nm (39 ft.lbs.).
6. Install the tie rod end to the knuckle and tighten the nuts to 41 Nm (30 ft.lbs.) Plus an additional 90° turn.