Dodge Durango (HB). Manual — part 1145
12. Remove the front crossmember (2) (Refer to 13 -
FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT CROSS-
MEMBER - REMOVAL).
13. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts (4),
washers (5) and nuts (6).
14. Tip the gear (7) forward to allow clearance and
move to the right then tip the gear downward on
the left side to remove from the vehicle.
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 N·m (190 ft. lbs.).
2. Install power steering lines to steering gear and
tighten the pressure hose to 38 N·m (28 ft. lbs.)
and tighten the return hose to 65 N·m (48 ft. lbs.).
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP/HOSES - INSTAL-
LATION), (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP/HOSES
- INSTALLATION).
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3. Slide the shaft coupler (1) onto gear (3). Install
new bolt (2) and tighten to 49 N·m (36 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 N·m (55 ft. lbs.).
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/LINKAGE/TIE ROD END
- INSTALLATION).
6. Install the Y-pipe (3) 3.7L & 4.7L engines only.
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7. Install the front crossmember (2) (Refer to 13 -
FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT CROSS-
MEMBER - INSTALLATION).
8. Install the front tires.
9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
10. Unlock the steering wheel.
11. Fill system with fluid, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/
PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
12. Adjust the toe position. (Refer to 2 - SUSPEN-
SION/WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
-
STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
N·m
Ft. Lbs.
In. Lbs.
Rack and Pinion Steering
Gear
Gear to Frame Bolts
258
190
—
Rack and Pinion Steering
Gear
Intermediate Shaft Bolt
38
28
—
Tie Rod End
Knuckle Nut
75
55
—
Tie Rod End
Jam Nut
130
96
—
Power Steering Line
Pressure Line
38
28
—
Power Steering Line
Return Line
65
48
—
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TIE ROD END
INSTALLATION - OUTER TIE ROD END
LINKAGE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
OUTER TIE ROD END
NOTE: If the outer tie rod end is equipped with a lubrication fitting, grease the joint then road test the vehi-
cle before performing test.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle. Place safety floor stands under both lower control arms as far outboard as pos-
sible. Lower the vehicle to allow the stands to support some or all of the vehicle weight.
2. Remove the front tires.
3. Mount a dial indicator solidly to the vehicle steering knuckle and then zero the dial indicator.
4. Position indicator plunger on the topside of the outer tie rod end.
NOTE: The dial indicator plunger must be perpendicular to the machined surface of the outer tie rod end.
5. Position a pry bar in order to pry downwards on the outer tie rod end.
6. If the travel exceeds 0.5 mm (0.020 in.), replace the outer tie rod end (Refer to 19 - STEERING/LINKAGE/TIE
ROD END - REMOVAL).
7. If the outer tie rod end is within specs reinstall the front tires (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
TIE ROD END
REMOVAL - OUTER TIE ROD END
NOTE: Do not twist the boot anytime during
removal or installation.
1. Loosen the jam nut (3).
2. Remove the outer tie rod end (2) nut (1) from the
ball stud.
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