Installation-With Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Install front axle assembly (1) into position. Install and tighten axle housing-to-engine bolts to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install axle assembly support bracket (1) and bolts and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the transmission onto the crossmember.
- Install the two transmission case to crossmember bolts (2) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Fill axle with 600ml (0.64 qts.) of Mopar® 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. Fluid level should be at or near bottom of fill hole. Torque fill plug (1) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lift steering gear into mounted position and install steering gear to cradle bolts and nuts (3) with the heat shields, and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the two black steering gear wiring harness connectors (2).
- Align the lower intermediate shaft (1) to steering gear shaft (3). Install a NEW pinch bolt and tighten bolt to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the left and right side steering gear heat shield fasteners.
- Install the front axle disconnect. Refer to DISCONNECT, FRONT AXLE, INSTALLATION .
- Install RH catalytic converter/exhaust pipe assembly. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, INSTALLATION .
- Install front propeller shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Install both front half shafts. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower vehicle.
- Install the air cleaner body. For 3.6L, refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION . For 5.7L, refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION . For 6.2L, refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION . For 6.4L, refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
