Dodge Caliber. Manual — part 1167
3. Install the dash seals (3, 5) as necessary.
4. Center the power steering gear rack in its travel as necessary.
NOTE: When installing the front suspension crossmember (1) back in the vehicle, it is very important that
the crossmember be attached to the body in exactly the same spot as when it was removed. Otherwise, the
vehicle’s wheel alignment settings (caster and camber) will be lost.
5. Slowly raise the crossmember (1) into mounted position using the transmission jack matching the crossmember
to the marked locations on the body made during removal.
6. Check the positioning of the seals at the dash panel and adjust as necessary.
7. Install the four mounting bolts (6) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body. Tighten the crossmember
mounting bolts to 190 N·m (140 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the transmission jack.
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9. Install the retainers (3) over the stabilizer bar cush-
ions. Install all four stabilizer bar cushion retainer
screws (1) and tighten them to 30 N·m (22 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the screws (1) securing the power steering
hose routing clamps (2) to the crossmember.
Tighten the screws to 8 N·m (71 in. lbs.).
11. Install the Pressure hose at the gear. Tighten the
tube nut to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the return hose at the gear.
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13. Install the front engine mount through-bolt.
14. Install the rear engine mount. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/REAR MOUNT - REMOVAL)
15. If equipped, install the engine belly pan. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/BELLY PAN - REMOVAL)
16. On each side of the gear, install the outer tie rod
end (4) into the hole in the knuckle arm (3). Start
the tie rod mounting nut (2) onto the stud. While
holding the tie rod end stud with a wrench, tighten
the nut with a wrench or crowfoot wrench. Tighten
the nut to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
17. On each side of the vehicle, install the tire and
wheel assembly (1) (Refer to 22 - TIRES/
WHEELS - INSTALLATION). Install and tighten
wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.).
18. Lower the vehicle.
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19. Remove the steering wheel holder.
20. Verify the front wheels of vehicle are in the
STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
21. Center the intermediate shaft (2) over the steering
gear pinion shaft (4), lining up the ends, then slide
the intermediate shaft onto the steering gear pin-
ion shaft.
22. From center, rotate the steering wheel to the right
approximately 90° or until the shaft coupling pinch
bolt (3) can be easily installed.
23. Install the pinch bolt (3). Tighten the pinch bolt to
28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).
24. Reposition the floor carpet (1) in place.
25. Straighten the steering wheel to STRAIGHT-
AHEAD position.
26. Fill and bleed the power steering system. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
27. Check for fluid leaks.
28. Adjust front wheel toe as necessary. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
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