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Upper Steering Coupling

Fig 1: Steering Coupling Shaft Components
GC0010470Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Install the upper steering coupling shaft (3) to the vehicle.
    NOTE: A new steering coupling shaft pinch bolt for the upper and lower shafts must  be used.
  2. Install the upper coupling to the column.
  3. Install the upper pinch bolt (2) use a new bolt and tighten to 38 N.m (28 ft. lbs).
  4. Install the toe plate (5) nuts (4) and tighten to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs).
    Fig 2: Coupling Shaft & Pinch Bolt
    GC0010471Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Install the shaft (1) to the lower coupling (2).
  6. Install the mid point pinch bolt (3) use new bolt and tighten to 57 N.m (42 ft. lbs).
  7. Unlock the steering wheel.
  8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
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