Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
7. Install roll pin fastening intermediate shaft extension to power steering gear shaft as follows (Fig. 6):
a. Insert Installer, Special Tool 6831A, extension and steering gear shaft.
b. Slide roll pin onto Remover shaft.
c. Thread knurled nut all way onto end of Installer.
d. While holding Installer head stationary, turn hex nut pulling roll pin into shafts. Stop installing roll pin once it is centered intermediate shaft
extension.
e. Remove tool.
8. Slide shaft cover down over top of steering gear.
9. Install outer tie rods to steering knuckles. Start NEW nut onto stud of each outer tie rod. While holding stud stationary using a socket, tighten nut.
Using a crowfoot wrench on a torque wrench, tighten nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque. Then, tighten nut an additional 1/2 (180°) turn after that
torque is met.
10. Snug tie rod jam nuts on both sides of vehicle. Do not torque at this time. Tighten tie rod jam nuts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.) torque while performing
wheel alignment at end of this procedure.
11. Install tire and wheel assemblies. Tighten wheel mounting nuts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
12. Lower vehicle.
13. Connect negative (-) battery cable on negative battery post.
14. Remove steering wheel holder.
15. Fill and bleed power steering system using Power Steering Pump Initial Operation Procedure.
16. Inspect for leaks.
17. Perform wheel alignment setting toe to specifications.
