SRT-4 L4-2.4L Turbo VIN S (2004)
NOTE: Use caution when separating the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle, so the ball joint seal does not get cut.
Fig. 15
6. Separate each ball joint stud from the steering knuckle by prying down on lower control arm and up against the ball joint boss on the steering
knuckle (Fig. 15).
7. Remove the two screws securing the cooler to the front suspension crossmember. They are located behind the cooler and can be accessed from
above. Allow the cooler to hang out of the way.
8. Using wire or cord, support and tie off the power steering gear to the underbody of the vehicle, so when the crossmember is lowered, the gear does
not fall away being held to the vehicle by only the steering column coupler and the fluid hoses.
Fig. 16
9. Loosen and remove the four bolts attaching the power steering gear to the front suspension cross-member (Fig. 16). Remove the power steering
gear from the front suspension crossmember.
10. Remove the drive-belt splash shield fasteners. Remove the shield.