Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
3. Install a NEW steering knuckle to ball joint stud nut. Tighten nut by holding ball joint stud with hex wrench while turning nut with a wrench (Fig.
12). Using a crowfoot wrench on a torque wrench, tighten nut to 81 Nm (60 ft. lbs.) torque. Then, tighten nut an additional 1/4 (90°) turn after that
torque is met.
4. Slide halfshaft stub shaft into hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION: The steering knuckle to strut assembly attaching bolts are serrated and must not be turned during installation. Install nuts while
holding bolts stationary in steering knuckle.
CAUTION: If vehicle being serviced is equipped with eccentric cam strut attaching bolts, eccentric cam bolt must be installed in bottom (slotted)
hole on strut clevis bracket (Fig. 13).
NOTE: The strut clevis-to-steering knuckle bolts are installed differently on each side. Left hand side bolts are to be installed from vehicle rear to
front (Fig. 9). Right side bolts are to be installed from vehicle front to rear (Fig. 10).
5. Align steering knuckle in clevis bracket of strut. Install strut clevis-to-steering knuckle attaching bolts (Fig. 9) (Fig. 10). Install nuts on ends of
bolts and tighten to 81 Nm (60 ft. lbs.) torque. Then, tighten nuts an additional 1/4 (9°) turn after that torque is met.
CAUTION: Before installing tie rod stud in knuckle steering arm, wipe stud and knuckle contact area free of any grease or debris, otherwise
damage to knuckle can occur. Use a clean shop cloth with Mopar Brake Parts Cleaner applied to it for proper cleaning. Do not spray stud directly.
6. Install outer tie rod stud into knuckle steering arm from bottom (Fig. 7). Start nut onto tie rod stud. While holding stud stationary using a socket,
tighten nut using a wrench. 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.
7. Place wheel speed sensor cable grommet in clip at knuckle (Fig. 4). Close clip.