Steering Damper Replacement
With front wheels in straight-ahead position, remove lock nut securing damper to bracket on tie plate, then lift damper off stud. Remove lock nut securing push rod end to tie rod bracket and remove damper assembly. To install, install rubber bushings in damper eyelets, then secure eyelet at push rod end to stud on tie rod bracket with attaching hardware. Extend push rod by pulling back on damper body until eyelet can be located on, and secured to, stud on damper bracket. Tighten all lock nuts.
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application |
Ft. Lbs. |
| Connecting Rod Clamp Bolt |
25-35 |
| Connecting Rod 5/8" (To Castellated Nut Slot) |
70 min. |
| Connecting Rod 9/16" (To Castellated Nut Slot) |
60 min. |
| Pitman Arm-to-Shaft |
160-210 |
| Steering Gear-to-Brackert |
60-80 |
| Tie Rod Clamp Bolt |
| |
5/6" |
10-15 |
| 3/8" |
20-30 |
| 7/6" |
25-35 |
| Tie Rod Stud Nuts 1/2" (To Castellated Nut Slot) |
40 min. |
| Tie Rod Stud Nuts (To Castellated Nut Slot) |
60 min. |