300 SRT-8 V8-6.1L VIN W (2005)
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Remove mounting screws, then heat shields (3) above both inner tie rod bellows (2).
CAUTION: While steering gear bolts are removed, it important to avoid putting downward force on steering gear.
13. Remove steering gear mounting bolts as listed:
a. Left side arm - Remove bolts (3) and (4). Loosen, but do not remove, bolt (2). It is important leave bolt (2) installed to avoid dropping gear too
far, putting excessive force on steering coupling.
b. Right side arm - Remove bolts (2) and (3). Loosen, but do not remove, bolt (4). It is important to leave bolt (4) installed to avoid dropping gear
too far, putting excessive force on steering coupling.
CAUTION: If the lower control arm bolt at the engine cradle has a lengthwise grooved shaft (2), it is a special wheel alignment adjustment bolt
and the bolt head (1) must not be rotated in the vehicle or damage to the bolt and engine cradle will result. While holding the bolt in place with a
wrench, remove the nut, then slide the bolt out of the bushing and cradle taking note of bolt positioning in engine cradle for reassembly purposes.
The bolt needs to be installed in the same position as removed to make sure wheel camber and caster return to adjusted position.