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2013 Jeep Compass Limited, AWD, Trans Mfr CD CVT2

Steering Gear

2013 Jeep Compass Limited, AWD, Trans Mfr CD CVT2SECTION Steering Gear
Fig 1: Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
GC0083859Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Rotate the stabilizer bar up and install the steering gear on the crossmember.
  2. Install the two bolts (1) securing the steering gear (2) to the crossmember. Tighten the steering gear mounting bolts to 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Rack & Coupling Pinch Bolt
    GC0084371Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Install the dash seals (3, 5) as necessary.
    Fig 3: Front Crossmember Mounting
    GC0083858Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Center the power steering gear rack in its travel as necessary.
    NOTE:

    When installing the front suspension crossmember (1) back in the vehicle, it is very important that the crossmember be attached to the body in exactly the same spot as when it was removed. Otherwise, the vehicle's wheel alignment settings (caster and camber) will be lost.

  5. Slowly raise the crossmember (1) into mounted position using the transmission jack matching the crossmember to the marked locations on the body made during removal.
  6. Check the positioning of the seals at the dash panel and adjust as necessary.
  7. Install the four mounting bolts (two each side) (6) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body. Tighten the crossmember mounting bolts to 150 N.m (111 ft. lbs.).
  8. Remove the transmission jack.
    Fig 4: Stabilizer Bar Mounting To Crossmember
    GC0083857Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Install the retainers (3) over the stabilizer bar cushions. Install all four stabilizer bar cushion retainer screws (1) and tighten them to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 5: Hose Routing Bracket Screws At Crossmember
    GC0083855Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Install the fasteners (1) securing the power steering hose routing clamps (2) to the crossmember. Use a NEW push clip on the left and tighten the screw on the right to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
    Fig 6: Hoses AT Left-Hand-Drive Gear
    GC0084370Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Install the pressure hose (2) at the gear (3). Tighten the tube nut to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
  12. Install the return hose (1) at the gear. Tighten the tube nut to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 7: Steering Gear Heat Shield
    GC0084369Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  13. Position the heat shield (3) and install the three screws (1, 2) securing the shield to the crossmember (4). Tighten the two front mounting screws (1) to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.). Tighten the rear mounting screw (2) to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.).
  14. Install the front engine mount through-bolt.
  15. Install the rear engine mount. Refer to 2.0L INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION2.4L INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION .
  16. If equipped, install the engine belly pan.
    Fig 8: Tie Rod Nut
    GC0098923Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
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