OEM Chrysler Voyager Rack And Pinion

Chrysler Voyager Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

• Steering Gear
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  Q: How to Service and Repair a Rack and Pinion Steering Gear with RHD on Chrysler Voyager?

  A:

  When doing repairs to the rack and pinion on a Japanese car, first open the power steering cap, then use a siphon pump to remove as much fluid from the reservoir as you can. Secure the Steering Wheel after locking the steering column so that the Clock Spring won't extend too far. Before lifting the vehicle, remove the steering column shaft coupler from the rack and pinion intermediate coupler and after the vehicle is up, take away the front wheel and tire assemblies. Equipped or not, hose the fluid out by disconnecting the hose from the power steering cooler. Remove the two bolts holding the cooler to the cradle crossmember reinforcement after. Grab the nut that holds the Tie Rod End to the Steering Knuckle with a socket held on the tie rod end stud. Then, loosen the nut. Take the lower control arm rear bushing retainer bolts off each side, after you have used the Puller, Special Tool C-3894-A, to remove both tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. It's important to note that the cradle crossmember reinforcement bolts use two different thread sizes. Detach the bolts joining the reinforcement to the suspension cradle crossmember front and the two on the crate with the vehicle body and then remove the reinforcement. When you have All-Wheel Drive, lift out the power transfer unit. Disconnect the Power Steering Hoses from the rack and pinion and un-secure the clamp holding them to the rear of the cradle crossmember. Lift the heat shield off the rack and pinion and then remove the two bolts and nuts holding the rack and pinion to the front support plate. Lower the rack and pinion enough so the intermediate coupler roll pin is visible, then use Remover/Installer, Special Tool 6831A, to remove the roll pin. Remove the coupler from the rack and pinion shaft and take out the power steering rack and pinion from the vehicle. Before installing, place the rack and pinion in the place marked by the suspension cradle crossmember, making room for the intermediate coupler. At the start, push the roll pin into the coupler and when ready, use the Remover/Installer to insert it into the coupler on the rack and pinion shaft. Install the rack and pinion onto the front suspension cradle, fix it with the two bolts and nuts, tighten the M-14 bolt to 183 Nm (135 ft. lbs.) and the M-12 one to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.). After that, place the heat shield, then join up both power steering fluid pressure hoses with their returns to the rack and pinion and secure the routing clamp. Set the power steering fluid hose tube ends on the rack and pinion with a crowfoot wrench to a torque reading of 31 Nm (275 in. lbs.). Place the tie rod end into the steering knuckle, start the nut onto the stud and hold the stud still as you tighten the nut. Use a special socket and tool to tighten the nut to a torque of 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.). Should the vehicle have All-Wheel Drive, put in the power transfer unit. Place the reinforcement on the front suspension cradle crossmember and install bolts tightened to 163 Nm (120 ft. lbs.) for M-14 size and 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) for M-12 size. First, put in and fasten the six lower control arm rear bushing retainer bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.); then install the two bolts together with the bushings between the reinforcement and cradle crossmember on the vehicle body, tightening them to 163 Nm (120 ft. lbs.). If your vehicle includes a power steering cooler, put the previous hose back on and then install the cooler on the cradle crossmember reinforcement using bolts tightened to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.). Fit back the front tires and complete the wheel assemblies, then snap the lug nuts on tight with at least 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.) of torque. Lift the vehicle to a position where the interior is within reach and match the intermediate shaft with the steering column coupler. Slide the coupler onto the rack and pinion coupler. Remove the torque wrench to finish tightening the pinch bolt nut, disconnect the steering wheel holding tool, do the power steering pump initial operation, inspect the system for leaks and set the pair of front wheels at zero toe.