suspension CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1996 Service Manual

(6) Install the power steering fluid return hose on
the steel tube at the front suspension cradle (Fig.
26).
(7) Install a screw type hose clamp on the power
steering hose to steel tube connection. Tighten the
screw clamp to a torque of 2 N´m (18 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: The protective heat sleeves must cover
the entire rubber hose and hose to tube connection
portion of both the power steering fluid pressure
and return hoses (Fig. 26).
(8) When used, properly position the protective
heat sleeves on the power steering hoses. Then, tie
strap the heat sleeves to the power steering hoses to
keep them in their proper position.
(9) After hoses are installed and power steering
system is filled with fluid and cap is installed on res-
ervoir. Start the engine and check for leaks. (See
Pump Installation).
POWER STEERING FLUID RETURN HOSE
Service all power steering hoses with vehicle raised
on hoist. Cap all open ends of hoses, power steering
pump fittings and steering gear ports to prevent
entry of foreign material into the components.
WARNING: POWER STEERING OIL, ENGINE
PARTS AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY BE
EXTREMELY HOT IF ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING.
DO NOT START ENGINE WITH ANY LOOSE OR DIS-
CONNECTED HOSES. DO NOT ALLOW HOSES TO
TOUCH HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR CATALYST.
For part reference and part location for the vehicle
that is being serviced, refer to the following figure
numbers. These show the hose bracket locations,
hose routings and fitting locations by the engine
application of the vehicle. Use these figure numbers
when referring to the removal or installation proce-
dures for the power steering hoses listed below.
REMOVE
(1) Remove cap from power steering fluid reser-
voir.
(2) Using a siphon pump, remove as much power
steering fluid as possible from the power steering
fluid reservoir.
(3) Raise vehicle See Hoisting, Group 0. Put oil
drain pan under vehicle to catch power steering fluid.
(4) Raise the insulating heat sleeve on the power
steering hoses to expose the hose to steel tube con-
nection. Remove hose clamp where rubber portion of
power steering fluid return hose attaches to steel
tube on suspension cradle (Fig. 30). Remove rubber
hose from steel tube and allow power steering fluid
to drain from pump.(5) Remove the power steering fluid return hose
from the power steering pump return hose fitting.
INSTALL
(1) Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open
power steering hose ends and power steering pump
fitting.
(2) Attach the power steering return hose to the
fitting on the power steering pump. Route hose
smoothly avoiding tight bends or kinking. Hose must
remain away from the exhaust system and not come
in contact with any unfriendly surfaces of the vehi-
cle.
(3) Install the power steering fluid return hose on
the steel tube at the front suspension cradle (Fig.
30).
(4) Install a screw type hose clamp on the power
steering hose to steel tube connection. Tighten the
screw clamp to a torque of 2 N´m (18 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: The protective heat shield sleeves must
cover the entire rubber hose and hose to tube con-
nection portion of both the power steering fluid
pressure and return hoses (Fig. 30). This is to pre-
vent overheating of the power steering fluid hoses.
(5) When used, position the protective heat sleeves
on the power steering hoses so they cover the connec-
tion to the power steering pump. Then, tie strap the
heat sleeves to the power steering hoses to keep
them in their proper position.
(6) After hoses are installed and power steering
system is filled with fluid and cap is installed on res-
ervoir. Start the engine and check for leaks. (See
Pump Installation).
Fig. 30 Power Steering Return Hose At Steel Tube
NSSTEERING 19 - 21
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(6) Remove the pressure fitting/flow control valve
from the power steering pump and remove and dis-
card the O-Ring seal.
ASSEMBLE
(1) Install a new O-Ring seal on the pressure fit-
ting/flow control valve, and wet the O-Ring with
clean fresh power steering fluid.
(2) Install the pressure fitting/flow control valve in
the power steering pump. Tighten the pressure fit-
ting/flow control valve to a torque of 75 N´m (55 ft.
lbs.).
CAUTION: When tightening and torquing the pres-
sure hose at the power steering pump, the hose
should be rotated against the fluid return hose fit-
ting on the pump.(3) Install the power steering fluid pressure hose
in the pressure fitting/flow control valve (Fig. 37).
Tighten the tube nut to a torque of 34 N´m (25 ft.
lbs.)
(4) Install the power steering fluid return hose on
the steel tube at the front suspension cradle (Fig.
36).
(5) Install a screw type hose clamp on the power
steering hose to steel tube connection. Tighten the
screw clamp to a torque of 2 N´m (18 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: The protective heat shield sleeves must
cover the entire rubber hose and hose to tube con-
nection portion of both the power steering fluid
pressure and return hoses (Fig. 36). This is required
to keep the power steering hoses from becoming
overheated.
(6) When used, properly position the protective
heat sleeves (Fig. 36) on the power steering hoses.
Then, tie strap the heat sleeves to the power steering
hoses to keep them in their proper position.
(7) Fill the power steering system with fluid, bleed
air from system and check that power steering fluid
is at correct level.
SPECIFICATIONS
POWER STEERING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Flow At 1500 RPM And Minimum Pressure.5.0 to 7.0
Liters/Min (1.3 to 1.9 GPM)
Control Valve Pressure Relief. 9653 to 10342 kPa (1400
to 1500psi)
POWER STEERING PUMP FASTENER TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
POWER STEERING PUMP:
Flow Control Valve Fitting. . . .75 N´m (55 ft. lbs.)
Mounting Bolts.............54N´m(40ft.lbs.)
Rear Bracket To Engine
Mounting Bolts.............54N´m(40ft.lbs.)
POWER STEERING FLUID HOSES:
Hose Tube Nuts.............34N´m(25ft.lbs.)
Routing Bracket To
Suspension Cradle..........28N´m(21ft.lbs.)
Fig. 36 Return Hose At Steel Tube
Fig. 37 Pressure Hose Connection To Power
Steering Pump
19 - 24 STEERINGNS
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(10) Remove the 2 bolts and loosen the third (Fig.
7) attaching the antilock brakes hydraulic control
unit (HCU) to the front suspension cradle. Then
rotate the HCU rearward to allow access to the cra-
dle plate attaching nut and bolt just forward of the
HCU.
(11) Remove the 10 nuts and bolts (Fig. 8) attach-
ing the cradle plate to the bottom of the front sus-
pension cradle. Then remove the cradle plate from
the cradle.
(12) Remove the bracket (Fig. 9) attaching the
power steering fluid tubes to the front suspension
cradle.
(13) Using a 18mm crowfoot, (Fig. 10) remove the
power steering fluid pressure and return lines (Fig.
10) from the power steering gear.
(14) Remove the 3 bolts and nuts (Fig. 11) mount-
ing the steering gear to the front suspension cradle.
Fig. 7 HCU Bracket Attaching Bolts
Fig. 8 Front Suspension Cradle Plate And Attaching
Bolts
Fig. 9 Power Steering Tube Bracket
Fig. 10 Power Steering Fluid Pressure And Return
Hoses At Steering Gear
Fig. 11 Steering Gear Mounting To Suspension
Cradle
NSSTEERING 19 - 29
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

NOTE: The next step must be done to allow the
removal of the steering gear from the front suspen-
sion cradle. The steering gear can not be removed
from the vehicle with the intermediate coupler
attached to the steering gear.
(15) Lower steering gear from suspension cradle
enough to allow access to the intermediate coupler
roll pin (Fig. 12). Install Remover/Installer Special
Tool 6831A through the center of the roll pin, secur-
ing with the knurled nut (Fig. 12). Hold threaded rod
stationary while turning nut, this will pull the roll
pin out of the intermediate coupler.
(16) Separate the intermediate coupler from the
shaft of the steering gear.
(17) Remove the steering gear assembly from the
front suspension cradle.
INSTALL
(1) Install the steering gear up in the front sus-
pension cradle, leaving room to install intermediate
coupler.
(2) Start the roll pin into the intermediate coupler
before installing coupler on steering gear shaft. Start
roll pin into coupler, using a hammer and tapping it
into the coupler. Then install the intermediate cou-
pler on the shaft of the steering gear.
(3) Install Remover/Installer Special Tool 6831A
through the center of the roll pin, securing it with
the knurled nut (Fig. 13). Hold threaded rod station-
ary while turning nut, this will pull the roll pin into
the intermediate coupler.
(4) Install steering gear assembly on the front sus-
pension cradle. Install the 3 steering gear to front
suspension cradle mounting bolts and nuts (Fig. 11).CAUTION: Proper torque on the steering gear to
suspension cradle mounting bolts is very impor-
tant.
(5) Tighten the 3 steering gear to suspension cra-
dle mounting bolts to a torque of 183 N´m (135 ft.
lbs.).
(6) Attach the power steering fluid pressure and
return lines (Fig. 10) to the proper fittings on the
steering gear. Tighten the power steering fluid line
tube nuts to a torque of 31 N´m (275 in. lbs.).
(7) Install tie rod end into steering knuckle. Start
tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut onto
stud of tie rod end. While holding stud of tie rod end
stationary using a 11/32 socket, (Fig. 5) tighten tie
rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut. Then
using a crowfoot and 11/32 socket (Fig. 14), tighten
the tie rod end attaching nut to a torque of 54 N´m
(40 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 12 Removing Roll Pin From Intermediate
Coupler
Fig. 13 Installing Roll Pin In Intermediate Coupler
Fig. 14 Torquing Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
19 - 30 STEERINGNS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

CAUTION: Proper torque on the cradle plate to
suspension cradle mounting bolts is very impor-
tant.
(8) Install cradle plate on front suspension cradle
and install the 10 cradle plate to cradle attaching
bolts and nuts (Fig. 8). Tighten all attaching bolts to
a torque of 165 N´m (123 ft. lbs.).
(9) Install the bracket (Fig. 9) attaching the power
steering fluid tubes to the front suspension cradle.
CAUTION:
(10) Install the power steering fluid return hose on
the steel tube at the front suspension cradle (Fig. 4).
(11) Install a screw type hose clamp on the power
steering hose to steel tube connection.Be sure hose
clamp is installed on return tube past the upset
bead on the tube.Tighten the screw clamp to a
torque of 2 N´m (18 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: The protective heat shield sleeves must
cover the entire rubber hose and hose to tube con-
nection portion of both the power steering fluid
pressure and return hoses (Fig. 4). This is required
to prevent the power steering hoses from being
overheated.
(12) When used, properly position the protective
heat sleeves on the power steering hoses. Then, tie
strap the heat sleeves to the power steering hoses to
keep them in their proper position.
(13) Install the front tire and wheel assemblies on
vehicle. Install the wheel lug nuts and torque to 129
N´m (95 ft. lbs.).
(14) Lower the vehicle to a level were the interior
of vehicle is accessible.
(15) Using the intermediate coupler, turn the front
wheels of the vehicle to the left until the intermedi-
ate coupler shaft is properly aligned with the steer-
ing column coupler. Assemble the steering column
shaft coupler (Fig. 3) onto the steering gear interme-
diate coupler. Install steering column coupler to
intermediate shaft retaining pinch bolt (Fig. 3).
Tighten the pinch bolt nut to a torque of 28 N´m (250
in. lbs.).
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid
in the power steering system. Only use Mopar,
Power Steering Fluid or an exact equivalent prod-
uct.
(16) Fill power steering pump fluid reservoir to the
proper level.
(17) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds.
Then turn the engine off.(18) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above pro-
cedure until the fluid level remains constant after
running the engine.
(19) Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
(20) Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering
wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel
stops. Then turn the engine off.
(21) Add power steering fluid if necessary.
(22) Lower the vehicle and turn the steering wheel
slowly from lock to lock.
(23) Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and
refill as required.
(24) If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehi-
cle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above pro-
cedure.
(25) Fill power steering reservoir to correct level
with Mopart, Power Steering Fluid, or equivalent.
(26) Adjust toe (Refer to Group 2 Suspension).
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
STEERING GEAR INNER TIE ROD BOOT
DISASSEMBLE
NOTE: The removal and installation of the inner tie
rod boot must be performed with the steering gear
assembly removed from the vehicle.
(1) Loosen the inner to outer tie rod jam nut (Fig.
15). Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.
(2) Remove nut attaching the outer tie rod end to
the steering knuckle (Fig. 16).Nut is to be
removed from tie rod end using the following
procedure, hold tie rod end stud with an 11/32
socket, while loosening and removing nut with
wrench.
Fig. 15 Inner To Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut
NSSTEERING 19 - 31
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

end stationary, tighten tie rod end to steering
knuckle attaching nut (Fig. 17). Then using a crow-
foot and 11/32 socket (Fig. 21), torque tie rod end
attaching nut to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: During this procedure do not allow the
steering gear boot to become twisted. (See Wheel
Alignment in the suspension section of this service
manual).
(9) Make toe adjustment by turning inner tie rod.
(10) Tighten the inner to outer tie rod jam nut to
75 N´m (55 ft. lbs.) torque. Lubricate tie rod boot
groove with silicone type lubricant, before installing
outer boot clamp, making sure boot is not twisted.
OUTER TIE ROD END
DISASSEMBLE
(1) Loosen inner tie rod to outer tie rod jam nut
(Fig. 22).
(2) Remove nut attaching outer tie rod end to
steering knuckle (Fig. 23).Nut is to be removed
from tie rod end using the following procedure,
hold tie rod end stud with a 11/32 socket while
loosening and removing nut with wrench.
(3) Remove the tie rod end stud from steering
knuckle arm, using Remover, Special Tool,
MB-991113 (Fig. 24) or MB-990635.
(4) Remove outer tie rod end from inner tie rod by
un-threading it from the inner tie rod.
Fig. 20 Installing Tie Rod Boot To Steering Gear
Clamp
Fig. 21 Torquing Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
Fig. 22 Inner To Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut
Fig. 23 Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
NSSTEERING 19 - 33
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

ASSEMBLE
(1) Install outer tie rod onto inner tie rod.Make
sure jam nut (Fig. 22) is on inner tie rod.
(2) Do not tighten jam nut.
(3) Install tie rod end into the steering knuckle.
Start tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut
onto stud of tie rod end. While holding stud of tie rod
end stationary, tighten tie rod end to steering
knuckle attaching nut (Fig. 23). Then using a crow-
foot and 11/32 socket (Fig. 25), torque tie rod end
attaching nut to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: During this procedure do not allow the
steering gear boot to become twisted. (See Wheel
Alignment in the suspension section of this service
manual).
(4) Adjust the front Toe setting on the vehicle.
Refer to the Toe Setting Procedure in Front Suspen-
sion Service Procedures in this group of the service
manual. Refer to the Specifications Section at the
end of this group for the desired front Toe specifica-
tion.
(5) Tighten tie rod jam nut (Fig. 22) to 55 N´m (75
ft. lbs.) torque.(6) Adjust the steering gear to inner tie rod boots
at inner tie rod if they became twisted during Toe
adjustment.
SPECIFICATIONS
STEERING GEAR FASTENER TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
STEERING GEAR:
To Suspension Cradle Bolts. . . .183 N´m (135 ft. lbs.)
Tie Rod To Steering
Knuckle Nut...............54N´m(40ft.lbs.)
Outer To Inner Tie Rod
JamNut..................75N´m(55ft.lbs.)
Power Steering Hose
Tube Nuts...............31N´m(275 in. lbs.)
Coupler Pinch Bolt...........28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
SUSPENSION CRADLE:
Cradle Plate To Cradle
Attaching Bolts...........165 N´m (123 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 24 Tie Rod End Removal From Steering
KnuckleFig. 25 Torquing Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
19 - 34 STEERINGNS
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(5) Continuity should exist only with transaxle in
Reverse position.
(6) No continuity should exist from either pin to
the case.
TRANSAXLE AND TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL
NOTE: Transaxle removal does NOT require engine
removal.
The transaxle and torque converter must be
removed as an assembly; otherwise, the torque con-
verter drive plate, pump bushing, or oil seal may be
damaged. The drive plate will not support a load;
therefore, none of the weight of the transaxle should
be allowed to rest on the plate during removal.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove air cleaner and hoses.
(3) Disconnect throttle linkage and shift linkage
from transaxle.
(4) Unplug torque converter clutch connector,
located near the dipstick. Unplug the gear position
switch.
(5) Remove transaxle dipstick tube.
(6) Remove the transaxle cooler lines and plug.
(7) Install engine support fixture (Fig. 5) .
(8) Remove bell housing upper bolts.
(9) Raise vehicle. Remove front wheels. Refer to
Group 2, Suspension to remove or install wheel hub
nut and both drive shafts.
CAUTION: The exhaust flex joint must be discon-
nected from the exhaust manifold anytime the
engine is lowered. If the engine is lowered while the
flex pipe is attached, damage will occur.(10) Remove bolts securing exhaust flex joint to
exhaust manifold. Disconnect exhaust pipe from
manifold.
(11) Remove torque converter dust cover. Mark
torque converter and drive plate with chalk, for reas-
sembly. Rotate engine clockwise and remove torque
converter mounting bolts.
(12) Remove engine mount bracket from front
crossmember.
(13) Remove front mount insulator through-bolt
and bellhousing bolts.
(14) Position transaxle jack (Fig. 6) .
(15) Remove rear engine mount shield.
(16) Remove rear engine mount bracket bolts and
bracket.
(17) Remove left engine mount thru-bolt.
(18) Remove left engine mount from transaxle.
(19) Remove starter. Remove lower bell housing
bolts.
(20) Carefully work transaxle and torque converter
assembly rearward off engine block dowels and dis-
engage converter hub from end of crankshaft.Attach
a small C clamp to edge of bell housing. This
will hold torque converter in place during tran-
saxle removal.Lower transaxle and remove assem-
bly from under the vehicle.
(21) To remove torque converter assembly, remove
C±clamp from edge of bellhousing and slide converter
out of transaxle.
INSTALLATION
(1) When installing transaxle, reverse the above
procedure.
(2) If torque converter was removed from transaxle
be sure to align pump inner gear pilot flats with
torque converter impeller hub flats.
(3) Adjust gearshift and throttle cables.
(4) Refill transaxle with Mopar ATF PLUS 3
(Automatic Transmission Fluid) Type 7176.
Fig. 5 Engine Support Fixture
Fig. 6 Transaxle Jack
21 - 20 TRANSAXLE AND POWER TRANSFER UNITNS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(8) Disconnect electrical connector at transmission
range sensor.
(9) Remove upper bellhousing upper bolts.
(10) Remove heater tube mounting bolt.(11) Remove vehicle speed sensor wiring at sensor.
(12) Remove one rear engine mount bolt from top.
(13) Remove rear engine mount shield screw.
(14) Install engine support fixture and support
engine (Fig. 39).
(15) Raise vehicle. Remove front wheels. Refer to
Group 2, Suspension to remove wheel hub nuts and
both drive shafts.
CAUTION: The exhaust flex joint must be discon-
nected from the exhaust manifold anytime the
engine is lowered. If the engine is lowered while the
flex pipe is attached, damage will occur.
(16) Remove bolts securing exhaust flex joint to
exhaust manifold. Disconnect exhaust pipe from
manifold.
(17) Remove torque converter dust shield to gain
access to torque converter bolts (Fig. 40).
Fig. 36 Remove Cable From Bracket
Fig. 37 Input (Turbine) Speed Sensor
Fig. 38 Output Speed Sensor
Fig. 39 Engine Support Fixture
Fig. 40 Remove Torque Converter Dust Shield
21 - 90 TRANSAXLE AND POWER TRANSFER UNITNS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

CAUTION: A certain amount of oil will drain out of
the transaxle when the drive shaft is removed.
(2) Remove right front drive shaft. Install a plug
into the right driveshaft seal hole. Refer to Group 2,
Suspension to remove or install wheel hub nut and
right drive shaft.
(3) Mark propeller shaft front flange.
(4) Separate propeller shaft from P.T.U. assembly
(Fig. 7).
CAUTION: Do not let propeller shaft to hang freely.
Damage to the shaft will occur.
(5) Suspend propeller shaft from underbody of
vehicle.
(6) Remove cradle plate (Fig. 8).
(7) Remove the Power Transfer Unit mounting
bracket bolts at the rear of the unit (Fig. 9).
(8) Remove the right outboard support bracket and
bolts near the right axle shaft.(9) Remove the four mounting bolts for the P.T.U.
(Fig. 10) and (Fig. 11).
(10) Remove P.T.U. assembly from vehicle.
Fig. 7 Driveshaft Flange
Fig. 8 Cradle Plate
Fig. 9 Remove Rear P.T.U Bracket Bolts
Fig. 10 P.T.U. Lower Mounting Bolts
Fig. 11 P.T.U. Upper Mounting Bolts
21 - 168 TRANSAXLE AND POWER TRANSFER UNITNS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)