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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2023DURANGO SXT PLUS, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSTEERING SYSTEMCOLUMNSHAFT, INTERMEDIATE, LOWERINSTALLATION
2023 Dodge and Ram Durango SXT Plus, AWD
Shaft, Intermediate, Lower: Installation
2023 Dodge and Ram Durango SXT Plus, AWDSECTION Installation
| 1 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT |
| 2 - MASTER CYLINDER |
CAUTION:
Steering column module is centered to the vehicles steering system. Failure to keep the system and steering column module centered and locked/inhibited from rotating can result in steering column module damage.
- Install the shaft (1) in from the top by the master cylinder (2).
- Install lower intermediate shaft coupler (2) to upper intermediate shaft (1).
- Install bolt (3) and tighten to 42 N.m (31 ft. lbs.).
- Slide lower intermediate shaft coupler onto steering gear pinion shaft (3).
- Install coupler pinch bolt (2) and tighten to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.