Stratus V6-2.5L VIN H (1997)
3.
Detach the lower steering column intermediate shaft from the steering gear shaft (Figure 1). This allows the steering column preload to reset.
4.
Re-attach the intermediate shaft to the steering gear using a new pinch bolt from the Parts Required section of this bulletin. Tighten the bolt to 27
N.m (240 in. lbs.).
5.
Install the retaining clip/pin into the pinch bolt (Figure 1).
NOTE:
A NEW STEERING GEAR COUPLING PINCH BOLT MUST BE USED WHEN RE-ATTACHING THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO
THE STEERING GEAR. THIS BOLT HAS A LOCKING PATCH THAT IS DESTROYED WHEN THE NUT IS REMOVED.
6.
Connect the battery negative cable and reset the clock.