2.0L I4 DOHC•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor492 Torque2812 Fluid7 DTC1811 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls4

steering

Steering Column Torque Specs

for 2005 Dodge Neon 2.0L I4 DOHC · FWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coupling Bolt

Critical

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Ignition Switch Bolts

Critical

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4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Pinch Bolt

Critical

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22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Power Steering Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Steering Column Bolts

Critical

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22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Steering Rack Bolts

Critical

75 lb-ft · 102 Nm

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Steering Rack Bolts

Critical

75 lb-ft · 102 Nm

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Tie Rod End Nut✓ Verified

Critical

Use new cotter pin

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

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Tie Rod Nut

Critical

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

—

Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified

Critical

97 lb-ft · 132 Nm

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