OEM Chrysler Prowler Rack And Pinion

Chrysler Prowler Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

• Steering Gear
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  Q: How to Remove and Install a Rack and Pinion Steering Gear on Chrysler Prowler?

  A:

  Before removing the power steering rack and pinion, place the key cylinder in the open position and turn the Steering Wheel 1/2 turn left to lock it. If you have enough space, detach the negative cable from the battery and isolate it, then use a siphon pump to take out all the fluid in the reservoir you can. Start by raising your vehicle and gently pulling the center cap away from the wheel with a trim tool so you don't harm it. Remove both wheels and tires, then take away the 3 nuts on each front fender bracket that attach to the Steering Knuckles. Hold the tie rod end stud with an 11/32 socket to keep it from turning and then loosen the nut on the steering knuckle with a wrench. To take the outer tie rod ends out, use Puller, Special Tool C-3894-A on the steering knuckles. With the Remover tool, insert Roll Pin and Special Tool 6831A in the center of the roll pin on the coupler of the steering rear shaft, then remove the roll pin by holding the threaded bolt on the special tool with a wrench and tightening the nut against the sleeve. Slide the intermediate steering shaft off the shaft input of the rack and pinion, then remove the hoses between the rack and pinion and the power steering pump. Depress the locking pins on the 2 bolts and flag nuts holding the rack and pinion to the frame brackets, then remove both items from the car. During installation, do the steps in reverse order, tightening the mounting bolts for the rack and pinion to 163 Nm (120 ft. lbs.) so the steering angle is not affected. Before linking the hoses to the fluid ports in the rack and pinion, check the O-rings and change those that have damage. Torque the tube nuts to 31 Nm (275 in. lbs.). Set the outer tie rods onto the steering knuckles, slide a washer in next to the nut and then tighten them to 51 Nm (38 ft. lbs.). Put the front fenders back and secure them with 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) of torque. After putting in a new rack and pinion, rotate the input shaft by 1/2 turn to the left to match the master spline with the intermediate steering shaft coupler. Fit the bottom end of the coupler with the rack and pinion input shaft and install it all the way in place. Start the roll pin into the coupler gently tapping it and use Special Tool 6831A to move it inside until the edge is even with the shell. Fix the wheels and tires onto the car, tightening the wheel stud nuts with 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.) force following the proper order. Add the center cap to the wheel, roll the vehicle down onto the center cap and hook the negative battery cable back in place. The power steering system needs only Mopar ATF+4 fluid; make sure it is at the correct reservoir level, operate the Power Steering Pump Initial Operation, inspect for leaks at all hose joints and set the alignment as necessary.