Mounting Bolt Isolator Replacement

Mounting Bolt Isolator Sleeve Removal:

The removal and installation of the mounting bolt isolator must be performed with the steering gear assembly removed from the vehicle. The steering gear mounting bolt isolators are a serviceable component of the steering gear assembly. Both isolator bushing are serviced using the same procedure listed below but only the rear mounting bushing is shown.

DISASSEMBLY

Mounting Bolt Isolator Sleeve Removal:

1. Using a screwdriver, pry the sleeve out of the mounting bolt isolator.
2. Pry the mounting bolt isolator bushing from the steering gear mounting bracket.

ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate replacement mounting bolt isolator bushing using Mopar Silicone Spray Lube or an equivalent.

Fig. 27:

2. Install the mounting bolt isolator bushing into the steering gear mounting bracket from the bottom side of the bracket.

Mounting Bolt Isolator Sleeve Installation:

3. Install mounting bolt isolator bushing sleeve into isolator bushing by pressing the sleeve into the bushing by hand.