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Steering System: Specifications Dodge Caliber I

Manual & Power Steering 8 illustrations ~233 words

POWER STEERING FASTENER TORQUE

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Cooler Mounting Screws8671
Gear Heat Shield Screws To Crossmember - Left-Hand-Drive435
Gear Heat Shield Screw To Steering Gear - Left-Hand-Drive1712.5150
Gear Heat Shield Screws To Steering Gear - Right-Hand-Drive8671
Gear Mounting Bolts7052
Hose Routing Clamp Screws To Crossmember8671
Hose Tube Nut At Gear - Pressure3224
Hose Tube Nut At Gear - Return2015177
Hose Tube Nut At Pump3224
Intermediate Shaft Coupling Bolt4231
Pump Pressure Fitting8865
Pump Mounting Bolts - Gas Engine2619230
Pump Mounting Bolts - Diesel Engine2619230
Pressure Hose Routing Clamp Bolt To Exhaust Manifold96.580
Pressure Hose Routing Clamp Nut To Engine Rear - Diesel2418212
Reservoir Mounting Screw129106
Return Hose Routing Clamp Screw To Frame Rail1914
Suspension Crossmember Mounting Bolts150111
Tie Rod End-to-Knuckle Nut13297
Tie Rod Jam Nut7555

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: STEERING

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

Scheme 5

Scheme 6

Scheme 6

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: STEERING COLUMN

This vehicle is equipped with a tilt type steering column (1). The steering column is designed to be serviced only as complete assembly if an internal component is found to be defective. The shaft, bearings and intermediate shaft are all serviced with the column.

The serviceable components on the steering column assembly are

  1. Clockspring (Integral part of Steering Column Control Module (SCCM))
  2. Driver Airbag
  3. Ignition Switch
  4. Key Cylinder
  5. Lock Cylinder Housing
  6. Multi-Function Switches (left and right)
  7. Tilt Lever
  8. Shrouds
  9. Steering Wheel

These components can be serviced without removal of the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to the appropriate section for servicing these components separately.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8

A special steering column is used in some Export areas meeting Thatcham security requirements. This steering column (3) is much the same as the standard steering column except for the addition of a tamper-proof shield (2) around the lock cylinder housing and an antitheft cup (1) surrounding the key cylinder. The tamper-proof shield disallows service of the lock cylinder housing. The antitheft cup can be removed allowing access to the key cylinder for service purposes.

The Thatcham steering column also features a ratcheting slip collar internal to the column assembly. This collar is not serviceable.

STEERING COLUMN FASTENER TORQUE

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Intermediate Shaft Coupling Bolt4231
Lock Cylinder Housing Mounting Screws1612142
SCCM Mounting Screws327
SKREEM/WCM Mounting Screws3.531
Steering Column Mounting Bolt2821250
Steering Column Mounting Nuts2821250
Steering Wheel Retaining Bolt5037

STEERING COLUMN FASTENER TORQUE