Milan FWD V6-3.0L (2010)
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result
in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a
replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct
retention of these parts.
All vehicles
1. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may
result. If there is evidence that the lower shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information,
refer to Restraint Systems.
NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter(R) 28-75-1 or equivalent).
Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the 2 lower steering column shaft joint cover nuts and cover.
3. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring can occur.
If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional
information, refer to Restraint Systems.
NOTE: If equipped with Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (HPAS), index-mark the steering column shaft position to the steering gear for
reference during installation.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
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To install on HPAS vehicles, align the index marks and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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To install on Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) vehicles, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
4. NOTICE: Remove the steering column shaft-to-dash seal or damage to the seal can occur.
