wheel bolt torque CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1996 Workshop Manual

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
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (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)

(23) Install the 3 bolts (1 in each spoke of the
steering wheel) attaching the air bag module to the
steering wheel. Tighten the 3 air bag module attach-
ing nuts to a torque of 11 N´m (100 in. lbs.).
(24) Install the steering column cover liner (Fig. 4)
on the lower instrument panel. Install and securely
tighten the 10 bolts (Fig. 4) attaching the steering
column cover liner to the instrument panel.
(25) Install the park brake pedal release cable on
the park brake release lever in the lower steering col-
umn cover (Fig. 3).
(26) Install the lower steering column trim panel
on the lower instrument panel. Install and securely
the screws attaching the lower steering column cover
to the instrument panel (Fig. 2).
(27) Connect negative (ground) cable on the bat-
tery terminal.SPECIFICATIONS
STEERING COLUMN FASTENER TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
STEERING WHEEL:
Retaining Nut...............61N´m(45ft.lbs.)
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY:
Mounting Bracket
Attaching Nuts............12N´m(105 in. lbs.)
Flex Coupler Pinch Bolt.......27N´m(240 in. lbs.)
Airbag Module Attaching Nuts . .11 N´m (100 in. lbs.)
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (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
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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)

(18) Pass front seat belt and turning loop through
slot in quarter trim panel on three door vehicle.
(19) Pass first rear seat belt through slot in quar-
ter trim panel.
(20) Pass second rear seat belt, if equipped,
through slot in quarter trim panel on long wheel
base vehicle.
(21) Remove quarter trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position quarter trim panel on vehicle.
(2) Pass second rear seat belt, if equipped, through
slot in quarter trim panel on long wheel base vehicle.
(3) Pass first rear seat belt through slot in quarter
trim panel.
(4) Pass front seat belt through slot in quarter
trim panel on three door vehicle.
(5) Connect wire connector into accessory power
outlet, if equipped.
(6) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in inner panels.
(7) Position quarter trim panel on inner quarter
panel.
(8) Install screws to hold top of trim panel to inner
sheet metal between B-pillar and C-pillar on three
door vehicle.(9) Install screws to hold rear edge of quarter trim
to attaching bracket or inner quarter panel.
(10) Install screws to hold quarter trim to inner
quarter panel in bolster area.
(11) Install screws to hold quarter trim to inner
quarter panel in B-pillar area on three door vehicle.
(12) Install left front seat belt opening bezel into
quarter trim on three door vehicle.
(13) Install second rear seat belts anchor on long
wheel base vehicle. Tighten all seat belt bolts to 39
N´m (28 in. lbs.) torque.
(14) Install first rear seat belt anchor.
(15) Install left D-pillar trim panel.
(16) Install C-pillar trim panel.
(17) Install upper left B-pillar trim on three door
vehicle.
(18) Install left quarter trim bolster.
(19) Install front door sill plate on three door vehi-
cle.
(20) Install sliding door sill plate on four door
vehicle.
(21) Install second rear seat, if equipped.
(22) Install first rear seat.
(23) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 53 Left Quarter and D-Pillar Trim Panels ± LWB Four Door
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

REAR HVAC LOUVER AND BEZEL
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick (C-4755), pry edge of louver
from bezel.
(2) Remove HVAC louver from bezel.
(3) Using a trim stick, pry lower edge of HVAC
bezel away from headlining (Fig. 78).
(4) Remove louver from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place bezel in position in HVAC duct opening.
(2) Push inward on bezel until clips snap in place.
Verify that all four clips have been engaged to the
bezel and that the bezel is flush to the headlining
(3) Position HVAC louver to bezel.
(4) Snap both ends of the louver into HVAC bezel.
REAR HEADER TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage hidden clips holding trim to rear
header (Fig. 79).
(2) Separate rear header trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place rear header trim in position on vehicle.
(2) Align guide pins on trim to holes in header.
(3) Engage hidden clips to hold trim to rear
header.
RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear header trim cover.
(2) Remove liftgate sill plate.
(3) Remove second rear seat belt turning loop on
long wheel base vehicle.(4) Remove bolt holding second rear seat belt, if
equipped, anchor to quarter on short wheel base
vehicle.
(5) Remove quarter trim bolster on short wheel
base vehicle.
(6) Remove screws holding trim panel to attaching
bracket on short wheel base vehicle (Fig. 80).
(7) Disengage hidden clips holding trim to D-pillar
(Fig. 80), (Fig. 81), and (Fig. 82).
(8) Remove D-pillar trim panel from D-pillar.
(9) Disconnect speaker wire connector, if equipped.
(10) P
ass second rear seat belt, if equipped, through
slot in trim panel on short wheel base vehicle.
(11) Remove D-pillar trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position D-pillar trim on vehicle.
(2) Pass second rear seat belt, if equipped, through
slot in trim panel on short wheel base vehicle.
(3) Connect speaker wire connector to speaker, if
equipped.
(4) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in D-pillar.
(5) Engage hidden clips to hold trim to D-pillar.
(6) Install screws to hold trim panel to attaching
bracket on short wheel base vehicle.
(7) Install quarter trim bolster on short wheel base
vehicle.
(8) Install bolt to attach second rear seat belt, if
equipped, anchor to quarter on short wheel base
vehicle. Tighten all seat belt bolts to 39 N´m (29 in.
lbs.) torque.
(9) Install second rear seat belt turning loop on
long wheel base vehicle.
(10) Install liftgate sill plate.
(11) Install rear header trim cover.
Fig. 78 Rear HVAC Louver
Fig. 79 Rear Header Trim
NSBODY 23 - 55
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Damage to accessory feed circuit can result.
(1) Remove first rear seat.
(2) Remove second rear seat, if equipped.
(3) Remove sliding door sill trim panel.
(4) Remove quarter trim bolster.
(5) Remove C-pillar trim panel.
(6) Remove D-pillar trim panel.
(7) Remove first rear seat belt anchor.
(8) Remove second rear seat belt anchor on long
wheel base vehicle.
(9) Remove screws holding quarter trim to quarter
panel from bolster area.
(10) Remove screws holding rear edge of quarter
trim to attaching bracket.
(11) Disengage hidden clips holding front of quar-
ter trim to quarter panel rearward of sliding door
opening.
(12) Remove quarter trim from quarter panel.
(13) Disconnect wire connector from accessory
power outlet, if equipped.(14) Pass second rear seat belt through slot in trim
panel on long wheel base vehicle.
(15) Pass first rear seat belt through slot in trim
panel.
(16) Remove quarter trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position quarter trim panel on vehicle.
(2) Pass first rear seat belt through slot in trim
panel.
(3) Pass second rear seat belt through access hole
in trim panel on long wheel base vehicle.
(4) Connect wire connector into accessory power
outlet, if equipped.
(5) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in inner quarter panel.
(6) Engage hidden clips to hold front of quarter
trim to quarter panel rearward of sliding door open-
ing.
(7) Install screws to hold rear edge of quarter trim
to attaching bracket.
(8) Install screws to hold quarter trim to inner
quarter panel in bolster area.
(9) Install second rear seat belt anchor on long
wheel base vehicle. Tighten all seat belt bolts to 39
N´m (29 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 80 Right Quarter and D-Pillar Trim Panels ± SWB
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

SEAT BELT LEFT FIRST REAR OUTBOARD ± LWB
THREE DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove first and second rear seats. Refer to
Owner's manual for proper procedures.
(2) Remove shoulder harness height adjuster knob
by pulling it straight away from adjuster.
(3) Slide floor anchor cover from over the anchor
bolt.
(4) Remove floor anchor bolt (Fig. 88).
(5) Remove anchor from floor.
(6) Open clam shell cover from over seat belt turn-
ing loop.
(7) Remove bolt holding turning loop to shoulder
belt height adjuster (Fig. 88).
(8) Remove turning loop from C-pillar.
(9) Remove C-pillar upper trim cover.
(10) Remove lower quarter trim panel.
(11) Route seat belt webbing and turning loop
through access hole in lower quarter trim panel.
(12) Remove bolt holding seat belt retractor to
quarter panel.
(13) Lift retractor upward and disengage arrow
head retainer holding retractor to quarter panel (Fig.
88).
(14) Remove seat belt from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Tighten all seat belt anchor bolts to 39 N´m (29 ft.
lbs.) torque.
SEAT BELT LEFT FIRST REAR OUTBOARD ± SWB
THREE DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove first and second rear seats. Refer to
Owner's manual for proper procedures.
(2) Remove shoulder harness height adjuster knob
by pulling it straight away from adjuster.
(3) Slide floor anchor cover from over the anchor
bolt.
(4) Remove floor anchor bolt (Fig. 88).
(5) Remove anchor from floor.
(6) Open clam shell cover from over seat belt turn-
ing loop.
(7) Remove bolt attaching turning loop to shoulder
belt height adjuster.
(8) Remove turning loop from C-pillar.
(9) Remove B-pillar upper trim cover.
(10) Remove C-pillar upper trim cover.
(11) Remove lower quarter trim panel.
(12) Route seat belt webbing and turning loop
through access hole in lower quarter trim panel.(13) Remove bolt holding seat belt retractor to
quarter panel.
(14) Lift retractor upward and disengage arrow
head retainer holding retractor to quarter panel (Fig.
88).
(15) Remove seat belt from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Tighten all seat belt anchor bolts to 39 N´m (29 ft.
lbs.) torque.
SEAT BELT SECOND REAR OUTBOARD ± SWB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove second rear seat from vehicle. Refer to
Owner's Manual for proper procedures.
(2) Slide lower anchor cover from over the anchor
shoulder-nut.
(3) Remove lower anchor shoulder-nut.
(4) Remove lower anchor from wheelhouse (Fig.
89).
(5) Remove D-pillar trim panel.
(6) Route seat belt webbing and turning loop
through access hole in quarter trim.
(7) Remove bolts attaching seat belt guide loop to
inner quarter panel.
(8) Remove anchor bolt attaching retractor to
inner quarter panel.
(9) Remove second rear seat belt retractor from
vehicle (Fig. 89).
Fig. 88 Seat Belt Left First Rear Outboard ± SWB
Three Door
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Tighten all seat belts to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.) torque.
SEAT BELT SECOND RIGHT REAR OUTBOARD ±
LW B
REMOVAL
(1) Remove second rear seat from vehicle. Refer to
Owner's Manual for proper procedures.
(2) Slide lower anchor cover from over the anchor
shoulder-nut.
(3) Remove lower anchor shoulder-nut (Fig. 90).
(4) Remove lower anchor from wheelhouse.
(5) Fold upper turning loop extension cover down-
ward to gain access to anchor bolt.
(6) Remove bolt holding turning loop to extension
bracket above quarter glass (Fig. 90).
(7) Remove turning loop from extension bracket.
(8) Remove D-pillar trim panel.
(9) Remove quarter trim bolster.
(10) Route seat belt webbing and turning loop
through access hole in quarter trim.
(11) Remove bolt attaching retractor to inner quar-
ter panel (Fig. 90).
(12) Remove screw attaching retractor to inner
quarter panel.
(13) Remove second rear seat belt retractor from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position second rear seat belt retractor in vehicle.
(2) Install screw attaching retractor to inner quar-
ter panel.
(3) Install bolt to attach retractor to inner quarter
panel.
(4) Route seat belt webbing and turning loop
through access hole in quarter trim.
(5) Install quarter trim bolster.
(6) Install D-pillar trim panel.
(7) Position turning loop to extension bracket.
(8) Install bolt to hold turning loop to extension
bracket above quarter glass. Tightening specifications
for all seat belt bolts is 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install upper turning loop extension cover.
(10) Position lower anchor to wheelhouse.
(11) Install lower anchor shoulder-nut.
(12) Install lower anchor cover over the anchor
shoulder-nut.
(13) Install second rear seat to vehicle. Refer to
Owner's Manual for proper procedures.
SECOND RIGHT REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ±
LWB W/REAR HVAC
REMOVAL
(1) Remove second rear seat from vehicle. Refer to
Owner's Manual for proper procedures.
(2) Slide lower anchor cover from over the anchor
shoulder-nut.
(3) Remove lower anchor shoulder-nut.
(4) Remove lower anchor from wheelhouse.
(5) Fold upper turning loop extension cover down-
ward to gain access to anchor bolt.
Fig. 89 Seat Belt Second Rear Outboard ± SWBFig. 90 Second Right Rear Outboard Seat Belt ±
LW B
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)