PT Cruiser L4-2.4L (2008)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear - Installation
STEERING GEAR
1. Install the steering gear (3) on the front suspension crossmember (4). Install the four gear mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 61 Nm (45
ft. lbs.).
2. Center the power steering gear rack in its travel.
3. Install the pinion shaft dash cover seal (1) over the power steering pinion shaft and onto the power steering gear housing (4). Align the holes on
each side of the seal with the tabs (3) cast into the power steering gear housing.
4. Push the column end of the steering column lower coupling (1) partway up through the hole in the dash panel, then match the flat on the inside of
the coupling to the flat on the power steering gear pinion shaft and slide the coupling onto the shaft.
