1996 CHRYSLER VOYAGER wheel torque

(18) Remove the 3 previously loosened bolts
attaching the front bracket to the power steering
pump and separate the power steering pump from
the front bracket prior to removing the pump from
the vehicle.
(19) The power steering pump is removed from the
vehicle by pulling it out through the exhaust tunnel
area in the floor pan of the vehicle.
INSTALL
(1) Install power steering pump back in vehicle
using the reverse order of its removal through the
exhaust tunnel are of the vehicle.
(2) Install the power steering pump on its cast
mounting bracket and loosely install nut to hold
pump in place (Fig. 9).
(3) Install the front bracket on the power steering
pump and loosely install the 3 mounting bolts (Fig.
10). Then install the nut and bolt attaching the front
bracket to the cast bracket (Fig. 10).
(4) Tighten the 3 power steering pump mounting
bolts (Fig. 10) to a torque of 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Before installing power steering fluid pres-
sure hose on power steering pump, inspect the
O-ring on the pressure hose for damage and
replace if necessary.
(5) Install the power steering fluid pressure line
onto the output fitting of the power steering pump
(Fig. 8). Tighten the pressure line to pump fitting
tube nut to a torque of 31 N´m (275 in. lbs.).
(6) Install the power steering fluid, low pressure
return hose on the power steering pump low pressure
fitting (Fig. 8).Be sure hose clamps are properly
reinstalled.
(7) Install the power steering fluid supply hose
from the power steering fluid reservoir, on the power
steering pump fluid fitting (Fig. 7).Be sure hose is
clear of accessory drive belts all hose clamps
are properly reinstalled.
(8) Install the power steering pump drive belt on
pulley. See Cooling, Group 7 for detailed installation
procedure.
(9) Install the accessory drive splash shield (Fig.
6).
(10) Install the power steering fluid return hose on
the steel tube at the front suspension cradle (Fig. 5).
(11) Install a screw type hose clamp on the power
steering hose to steel tube connection.Be sure hose
clamps are properly reinstalled.Tighten the screw
clamp to a torque of 2 N´m (18 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: The protective heat shield sleeves must
cover the entire rubber hose and hose to tube con-
nection portion of both the power steering fluid
pressure and return hoses (Fig. 5). This is requiredto prevent the overheating of the power steering
hoses.
(12) When used, properly position the protective
heat sleeves on the power steering hoses (Fig. 5).
Then, tie strap the heat sleeves to the power steering
hoses to keep them in their proper position.
(13) Install the exhaust pipe on the exhaust man-
ifold. Install all exhaust system hangers/isolators on
the exhaust system brackets.
(14) Connect the oxygen sensor wiring harness to
the vehicle wiring harness. Install wiring harness
grommet in the floor pan of the vehicle.
(15) Lower vehicle.
(16) Adjust the power steering pump drive belt.
See Cooling, Group 7 for detailed adjustment proce-
dure.
(17) Tighten the top nut and bottom bolt on the
power steering pump front mounting bracket (Fig. 3)
to a torque of 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid
in power steering system. Only use MoparT, Power
Steering Fluid, or equivalent.
(18) Fill the remote power steering pump fluid res-
ervoir to correct fluid level.
(19) Install cap on power steering fluid reservoir.
(20) Connect the negative battery cable on the
negative battery post.
(21) Start engine and turn steering wheel several
times from stop to stop to bleed air from fluid in sys-
tem. Stop engine, check fluid level, and inspect sys-
tem for leaks. See Checking Fluid Level.
3.0 LITER POWER STEERING PUMP
REMOVE
WARNING: POWER STEERING OIL, ENGINE COM-
PONENTS AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY BE
EXTREMELY HOT IF ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING.
DO NOT START ENGINE WITH ANY LOOSE OR DIS-
CONNECTED HOSES. DO NOT ALLOW HOSES TO
TOUCH HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR CATALYST.
(1) Remove the (-) negative battery cable from the
battery and isolate cable.
(2) Remove cap from power steering fluid reser-
voir.
(3) Using a siphon pump, remove as much power
steering fluid as possible from the power steering
fluid reservoir.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

NOTE: Before installing power steering pressure
hose on power steering pump, inspect the O-ring
on the power steering pressure hose for damage
and replace if required.
(4) Install the power steering fluid pressure line
onto the output fitting of the power steering pump
(Fig. 21). Tighten the pressure line to pump fitting
tube nut to a torque of 31 N´m (275 in. lbs.).
(5) Install the power steering fluid, low pressure
return hose on the power steering pump low pressure
fitting (Fig. 21).Be sure hose clamps are prop-
erly reinstalled.
(6) Install the power steering fluid supply hose
from the power steering fluid reservoir, on the power
steering pump fluid fitting (Fig. 21).Be sure hose is
clear of accessory drive belts and all hose
clamps are properly reinstalled.
(7) Install the serpentine drive belt (Fig. 20). See
Cooling, Group 7 for detailed installation procedure.
(8) Install the power steering fluid return hose on
the steel tube at the front suspension cradle (Fig.
18).
(9) Install a screw type hose clamp on the power
steering hose to steel tube connection.Be sure hose
clamps are properly reinstalled.Tighten the screw
clamp to a torque of 2 N´m (18 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: The protective heat shield sleeves must
cover the entire rubber hose and hose to tube con-
nection portion of both the power steering fluid
pressure and return hoses (Fig. 18). This is required
to keep the power steering hoses from becoming
overheated.
(10) When used, properly position the protective
heat sleeves on the power steering hoses (Fig. 18).
Then, tie strap the heat sleeves to the power steering
hoses to keep them in their proper position.
(11) Install the exhaust pipe on the exhaust man-
ifold. Install all exhaust system hangers/isolators on
the exhaust system brackets.
(12) Connect the oxygen sensor wiring harness to
the vehicle wiring harness. Install wiring harness
grommet in the floor pan of the vehicle.
(13) Install the accessory drive splash shield (Fig.
19).
(14) Lower vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid
in power steering system. Only use MoparT, Power
Steering Fluid, or equivalent.
(15) Fill the remote power steering pump fluid res-
ervoir to correct fluid level.
(16) Install cap on power steering fluid reservoir.(17) Connect the negative battery cable on the
negative battery post.
(18) Start engine and turn steering wheel several
times from stop to stop to bleed air from fluid in sys-
tem. Stop engine, check fluid level, and inspect sys-
tem for leaks. See Checking Fluid Level.
POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR TO PUMP
SUPPLY HOSE
REMOVE
(1) Remove the filler cap from remote power steer-
ing fluid reservoir (Fig. 24).
(2) Using a siphon pump, remove as much power
steering fluid as possible from the power steering
fluid reservoir.
(3) Remove power steering fluid supply hose rout-
ing clip (Fig. 25) from stud in strut tower.
(4) Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a
frame contact type hoist. See Hoisting in the Lubri-
Fig. 24 Fluid Supply Hose At Power Steering Fluid
Reservoir
Fig. 25 Power Steering Fluid Hose Routing Clip
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POWER STEERING GEAR
INDEX
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
STEERING GEAR OPERATION DESCRIPTION . 26
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
POWER STEERING GEAR................. 27
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
STEERING GEAR....................... 27
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
OUTER TIE ROD END................... 33STEERING GEAR INNER TIE ROD BOOT..... 31
SPECIFICATIONS
STEERING GEAR FASTENER TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS...................... 34
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER STEERING GEAR................. 35
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
STEERING GEAR OPERATION DESCRIPTION
NOTE: The power steering gear (Fig. 1) should NOT
be serviced or adjusted. If a malfunction or oil leak
occurs, the complete steering gear should be
replaced.
If a steering gear boot needs to be replaced due to
damage, refer to the power steering gear service sec-
tion in this manual for proper procedure.
The power steering system consists of these four
major components. Power Steering Gear, Power
Steering Pump, Pressure Hose, and Return Line.Turning of the steering wheel is converted into linear
travel through the meshing of the helical pinion
teeth with the rack teeth. Power assist steering is
provided by an open center, rotary type control valve
which directs oil from the pump to either side of the
integral rack piston.
Road feel is controlled by the diameter of a torsion
bar which initially steers the vehicle. As required
steering effort increases, as in a turn, the torsion bar
twists, causing relative rotary motion between the
rotary valve body and the valve spool. This move-
ment directs oil behind the integral rack piston,
which, in turn, builds up hydraulic pressure and
assists in the turning effort.
Fig. 1 Power Steering Gear Assembly
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CAUTION: Proper torque on the cradle plate to
suspension cradle mounting bolts is very impor-
tant.
(8) Install cradle plate on front suspension cradle
and install the 10 cradle plate to cradle attaching
bolts and nuts (Fig. 8). Tighten all attaching bolts to
a torque of 165 N´m (123 ft. lbs.).
(9) Install the bracket (Fig. 9) attaching the power
steering fluid tubes to the front suspension cradle.
CAUTION:
(10) Install the power steering fluid return hose on
the steel tube at the front suspension cradle (Fig. 4).
(11) 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 N´m (18 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: The protective heat shield sleeves must
cover the entire rubber hose and hose to tube con-
nection portion of both the power steering fluid
pressure and return hoses (Fig. 4). This is required
to prevent the power steering hoses from being
overheated.
(12) 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.
(13) Install the front tire and wheel assemblies on
vehicle. Install the wheel lug nuts and torque to 129
N´m (95 ft. lbs.).
(14) Lower the vehicle to a level were the interior
of vehicle is accessible.
(15) Using the intermediate coupler, turn the front
wheels of the vehicle to the left until the intermedi-
ate coupler shaft is properly aligned with the steer-
ing column coupler. Assemble the steering column
shaft coupler (Fig. 3) onto the steering gear interme-
diate coupler. Install steering column coupler to
intermediate shaft retaining pinch bolt (Fig. 3).
Tighten the pinch bolt nut to a torque of 28 N´m (250
in. lbs.).
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid
in the power steering system. Only use Mopar,
Power Steering Fluid or an exact equivalent prod-
uct.
(16) Fill power steering pump fluid reservoir to the
proper level.
(17) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds.
Then turn the engine off.(18) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above pro-
cedure until the fluid level remains constant after
running the engine.
(19) Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
(20) Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering
wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel
stops. Then turn the engine off.
(21) Add power steering fluid if necessary.
(22) Lower the vehicle and turn the steering wheel
slowly from lock to lock.
(23) Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and
refill as required.
(24) If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehi-
cle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above pro-
cedure.
(25) Fill power steering reservoir to correct level
with Mopart, Power Steering Fluid, or equivalent.
(26) Adjust toe (Refer to Group 2 Suspension).
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
STEERING GEAR INNER TIE ROD BOOT
DISASSEMBLE
NOTE: The removal and installation of the inner tie
rod boot must be performed with the steering gear
assembly removed from the vehicle.
(1) Loosen the inner to outer tie rod jam nut (Fig.
15). Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.
(2) Remove nut attaching the outer tie rod end to
the steering knuckle (Fig. 16).Nut is to be
removed from tie rod end using the following
procedure, hold tie rod end stud with an 11/32
socket, while loosening and removing nut with
wrench.
Fig. 15 Inner To Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

end stationary, tighten tie rod end to steering
knuckle attaching nut (Fig. 17). Then using a crow-
foot and 11/32 socket (Fig. 21), torque tie rod end
attaching nut to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: During this procedure do not allow the
steering gear boot to become twisted. (See Wheel
Alignment in the suspension section of this service
manual).
(9) Make toe adjustment by turning inner tie rod.
(10) Tighten the inner to outer tie rod jam nut to
75 N´m (55 ft. lbs.) torque. Lubricate tie rod boot
groove with silicone type lubricant, before installing
outer boot clamp, making sure boot is not twisted.
OUTER TIE ROD END
DISASSEMBLE
(1) Loosen inner tie rod to outer tie rod jam nut
(Fig. 22).
(2) Remove nut attaching outer tie rod end to
steering knuckle (Fig. 23).Nut is to be removed
from tie rod end using the following procedure,
hold tie rod end stud with a 11/32 socket while
loosening and removing nut with wrench.
(3) Remove the tie rod end stud from steering
knuckle arm, using Remover, Special Tool,
MB-991113 (Fig. 24) or MB-990635.
(4) Remove outer tie rod end from inner tie rod by
un-threading it from the inner tie rod.
Fig. 20 Installing Tie Rod Boot To Steering Gear
Clamp
Fig. 21 Torquing Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
Fig. 22 Inner To Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut
Fig. 23 Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

ASSEMBLE
(1) Install outer tie rod onto inner tie rod.Make
sure jam nut (Fig. 22) is on inner tie rod.
(2) Do not tighten jam nut.
(3) Install tie rod end into the 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, tighten tie rod end to steering
knuckle attaching nut (Fig. 23). Then using a crow-
foot and 11/32 socket (Fig. 25), torque tie rod end
attaching nut to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: During this procedure do not allow the
steering gear boot to become twisted. (See Wheel
Alignment in the suspension section of this service
manual).
(4) Adjust the front Toe setting on the vehicle.
Refer to the Toe Setting Procedure in Front Suspen-
sion Service Procedures in this group of the service
manual. Refer to the Specifications Section at the
end of this group for the desired front Toe specifica-
tion.
(5) Tighten tie rod jam nut (Fig. 22) to 55 N´m (75
ft. lbs.) torque.(6) Adjust the steering gear to inner tie rod boots
at inner tie rod if they became twisted during Toe
adjustment.
SPECIFICATIONS
STEERING GEAR FASTENER TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
STEERING GEAR:
To Suspension Cradle Bolts. . . .183 N´m (135 ft. lbs.)
Tie Rod To Steering
Knuckle Nut...............54N´m(40ft.lbs.)
Outer To Inner Tie Rod
JamNut..................75N´m(55ft.lbs.)
Power Steering Hose
Tube Nuts...............31N´m(275 in. lbs.)
Coupler Pinch Bolt...........28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
SUSPENSION CRADLE:
Cradle Plate To Cradle
Attaching Bolts...........165 N´m (123 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 24 Tie Rod End Removal From Steering
KnuckleFig. 25 Torquing Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

STEERING COLUMN
INDEX
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
STEERING COLUMN DESCRIPTION......... 36
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
STEERING COLUMN..................... 38
SERVICE PROCEDURES
STEERING COLUMN SERVICE PROCEDURE
WARNINGS........................... 38REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY............ 38
SPECIFICATIONS
STEERING COLUMN FASTENER TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS...................... 45
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
STEERING COLUMN DESCRIPTION
The steering column (Fig. 1) has been designed to
be serviced only as a complete assembly, if a compo-
nent of the steering column is defective. The only
replaceable components of the steering columnassembly are the key cylinder, ignition switch, multi-
function switch, clockspring, halo lamp, speed control
switches, driver airbag, trim shrouds and steering
wheel. These replaceable components of the steering
column can be serviced without requiring removal of
the steering column from the vehicle.
Fig. 1 Steering Column Assembly Components
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CAUTION: Before installing the steering wheel the
clockspring must be centered. If clockspring is not
centered, the wiring in the clockspring may be over-
extended and break when the steering wheel is
rotated. Use the following procedure to center the
clockspring.
CLOCKSPRING CENTERING PROCEDURE
²Depress the 2 plastic locking pins to disengage
the lock mechanism (Fig. 25).
²With the lock mechanism disengaged, rotate the
clockspring rotor clockwise until the rotor stops.Do
not apply excessive force.
²From the end of the clockwise travel, rotate the
rotor three turns counterclockwise. The clockspring
wires should be at the top. Engage clockspring lock-
ing pins.
²From the center locked position, rotate the clock-
spring one-half additional turn counterclockwise. The
clockspring wiring should now be at the bottom. The
clockspring is now correctly positioned for installa-
tion of the steering wheel.
CAUTION: Do not force steering wheel onto steer-
ing column shaft by driving it on. Pull steering
wheel down onto shaft using ONLY the steering
wheel retaining nut.
(18) Align master splines on steering wheel and
steering shaft, and flats on steering wheel with for-
mations on clock spring. Install the steering wheel on
the steering column shaft (Fig. 26). All wiring leads
from the clock springmustbe routed as shown in
(Fig. 26).
NOTE: Before installing the damper on the steering
wheel, inspect the damper to ensure the rubber iso-
lator on the damper is not deteriorated or damaged.If the damper is installed with a damaged isolator a
buzz, squeak or rattle condition may develop.
(19) Install the steering wheel damper on the
steering wheel. When damper is installed, itmustbe
positioned on the steering wheel as shown in (Fig. 7).
(20) Install the steering wheel to steering shaft
retaining nut. Tighten the steering wheel retaining
nut to a torque of 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.).
(21) Install the wiring leads from the clock spring
on the air bag, horn switch wire, and speed control
switches (Fig. 6). Attach the wire routing clip (Fig. 6)
to the studs on the air bag module.
(22) Install the air bag module in the steering
wheel.
Fig. 24 Upper And Lower Steering Column Shroud
Installed
Fig. 25 Clockspring Assembly
Fig. 26 Steering Wheel And Clock Spring Wire
Routing
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