Installation
The content of this article reflects changes called for in TSB 26-08-98.
1. Install the steering gear up in the front suspension cradle, leaving room to install intermediate coupler.
2. Start the roll pin into the intermediate coupler before installing coupler on steering gear shaft. Start roll pin into coupler, using a hammer and tapping it into the coupler. Then install the intermediate coupler on the shaft of the steering gear.

3. Install Remover/Installer Special Tool 6831A, or equivalent through the center of the roll pin, securing it with the knurled nut. Hold threaded rod stationary while turning nut, this will pull the roll pin into the intermediate coupler.

4. Install steering gear assembly on the front suspension cradle. Install the 3 steering gear to front suspension cradle mounting bolts and nuts.
CAUTION: Proper torque on the steering gear to suspension cradle mounting bolts is very important.
5. Tighten the 3 steering gear to suspension cradle mounting bolts to a torque of 183 Nm (135 ft. lbs.).

6. Attach the power steering fluid pressure and return lines to the proper fittings on the steering gear. Tighten the power steering fluid line tube nuts to a torque of 31 Nm (275 inch lbs.).


7. Install tie rod end into steering knuckle. Start tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut onto stud of tie rod end. While holding stud of tie rod end stationary using a 11/32 socket, tighten tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut. Then using a crowfoot and 11/32 socket, tighten the tie rod end attaching nut to a torque of 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
8. If the vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel-Drive, install the Ppower transfer unit.
CAUTION: Proper torque on the cradle plate to suspension cradle mounting bolts is very important.
Front Suspension Cradle Plate And Attaching Bolts:

9. Install cradle plate on front suspension cradle and then install the 10 cradle plate to cradle attaching bolts. Tighten the 9 M-14 attaching bolts to a torque of 165 Nm (123 ft. lbs.). Tighten the 1 M-12 attaching bolt to a torque of 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).

10. Install the bracket attaching the power steering fluid tubes to the front suspension cradle.

11. Install the power steering fluid return hose on the steel tube at the front suspension cradle.
12. Install a screw type hose clamp on the power steering hose to steel tube connection. Be sure hose clamp is installed on return tube past the upset bead on the tube. Tighten the screw clamp to a torque of 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
CAUTION: The protective heat shield sleeves must cover the entire rubber hose and hose to tube connection portion of both the power steering fluid pressure and return hoses. This is required to prevent the power steering hoses from being overheated.
13. When used, properly position the protective heat sleeves on the power steering hoses. Then, tie strap the heat sleeves to the power steering hoses to keep them in their proper position.
14. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies on vehicle. Install the wheel lug nuts and torque to 129 Nm (95 ft. lbs.).
15. Lower the vehicle to a level were the interior of vehicle is accessible.

16. Using the intermediate coupler, turn the front wheels of the vehicle to the left until the intermediate coupler shaft is properly aligned with the steering column coupler. Assemble the steering column shaft coupler onto the steering gear intermediate coupler. Install steering column coupler to intermediate shaft retaining pinch bolt. Tighten the pinch bolt nut to a torque of 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid in the power steering system. Only use Mopar (R), Power Steering Fluid or an exact equivalent product.
17. Fill power steering pump fluid reservoir to the proper level.
18. Start the engine and let run for a few seconds. Then turn the engine off.
19. Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure until the fluid level remains constant after running the engine.
20. Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
21. Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel stops. Then turn the engine off.
22. Add power steering fluid if necessary.
23. Lower the vehicle and turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
24. Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill as required.
25. If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above procedure.
26. Fill power steering reservoir to correct level with Mopar (R) Power Steering Fluid, or equivalent.
27. Adjust toe.