Liberty 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2005)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
With LHD Gear
Removal
2WD
1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir.
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an internal locking shaft that allows the
ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of locking the steering wheel for service will have to be used.
2. Lock the steering wheel to prevent spinning of the clockspring.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the skid plate from under the front end to gain access to the gear.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
NOTE: Mark the alignment adjusting cams and tie rod end jam nuts on the steering gear for easier installation.
6. Remove the tie rod end nuts.
7. Separate tie rod ends from the knuckles with Puller C-3894-A.
8. Remove the lower intermediate shaft coupler pinch bolt (1) and slide the coupler off the gear (4) (Fig. 4).