Durango 4WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Before installing gear inspect the bushings and replace if worn or damaged, also use new gear mounting bolts and nuts.
1. Install gear (7) to the vehicle and tighten mounting nuts and bolts (4 & 6) to 258 Nm (190 ft. lbs.).
2. Install power steering lines to steering gear and tighten the pressure hose to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.) and tighten the return hose to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
3. Slide the shaft coupler (1) onto gear (3). Install new bolt (2) and tighten to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
4. Clean tie rod end studs and knuckle tapers (5).
5. Install tie rod ends (2) into the steering knuckles (5) and tighten the nuts (1) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
