Stratus Sedan V6-2.7L VIN R (2002)
2. Install the mounting bolt isolator bushing into the steering gear mounting bracket from the bottom side of the bracket.
3. Install mounting bolt isolator bushing sleeve into isolator bushing by pressing the sleeve into the bushing by hand.
INSTALLATION
1. Install power steering gear on front suspension crossmember. Install all 4 steering gear mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to a torque of 68 Nm (50 ft.
lbs.)
2. Install power steering fluid pressure and return hoses to the ports of the power steering gear. Tighten power steering fluid pressure and return hose
tube nuts to a torque of 31 Nm (275 inch lbs.).
3. Using transmission jack, raise front suspension crossmember and steering gear against body of vehicle.
CAUTION: When front suspension crossmember is installed back in vehicle, crossmember MUST be aligned with positioning marks previously
scribed into body of vehicle. This MUST be done to maintain NET BUILD front suspension alignment settings.
4. Start the 2 rear mounting bolts into body tapping plates attaching front suspension crossmember to body of vehicle. Then install the 2 front bolts
attaching front suspension crossmember to frame rails of vehicle. Tighten all 4 mounting bolts evenly until front suspension crossmember is
against body of vehicle at all 4 mounting points. Tighten bolts to approximately 2 Nm (20 inch lbs.) to hold front suspension crossmember in
position. Do not overtighten.
5. Using a soft face hammer, tap front suspension crossmember into position until it is aligned with the previously scribed positioning marks on body
of vehicle.
6. Once front suspension crossmember is correctly positioned, tighten the 2 rear crossmember mounting bolts to 163 Nm (120 ft. lbs.) torque. Then
tighten the 2 front crossmember to frame rail attaching bolts to 163 Nm (120 ft. lbs.) torque.
7. Lower the transmission jack.
8. Connect fuel tube bundle routing support above crossmember.
9. Install brake tube routing bracket onto left lower control arm rear mounting bolt threads.
