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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2011LIBERTY RENEGADE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSTEERING SYSTEMCOLUMNSHAFT, INTERMEDIATEINSTALLATION3.7L

2011 Jeep Liberty Renegade, Automatic

SHAFT, Intermediate: Installation: 3.7L

2011 Jeep Liberty Renegade, AutomaticSECTION 3.7L

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Tower Nuts

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Install the center support bearing bracket to the shock tower (if removed). Tighten to 12 N.m (106 in.lbs.).

Fig 2: Identifying Ratchet, Extension, Center Support Bearing Bracket & Shock Tower
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Install the intermediate shaft to the vehicle and install and tighten the center support bearing to the bracket (3) nuts.

Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Shaft, Coupler & Lower Coupler Pinch Bolt
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Install the coupler (2) at the steering gear.
Install the lower coupler pinch bolt (3) at the steering gear and tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 ft. lbs).

Fig 4: Boot Tangs
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Install the intermediate shaft seal by pushing it in securing the four tangs (2) to the panel.

Fig 5: Identifying Lower Column Pinch Bolt & Steering Coupler
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Install the steering coupler shaft (1) to the column.
Install the upper pinch bolt (2) and tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 ft. lbs.).
Unlock the steering wheel.
Install the knee blocker cover and knee blocker. Refer to KNEEBLOCKER, Installation .
Reconnect the negative battery cable.

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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.