Removal and Installation

RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY
Tools Required
KM-507-B Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheels.





4. Disconnect the power steering gear fluid outlet pipe. Place a drain pan under the steering gear to catch the power steering fluid.





5. Disconnect the power steering gear fluid inlet pipe.
6. Position the steering gear straight ahead by turning the steering wheel until the steering wheel spokes are vertical and pointed to the left.





7. Scribe a mark on the stub shaft housing that lines up with a mark on the intermediate shaft lower coupling.





8. Loosen the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.





9. Remove the crossmember assembly.
10. Remove the bolt from the lower steering gear mounting bracket and the bolt (right side) and the nut (left side) from the upper steering gear mounting brackets.
11. Remove the rack and pinion assembly from below.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the rack and pinion assembly from below. The steering gear must be in a straight-ahead position, and the steering wheel spokes must be vertical and pointing to the left. Align the marks on the shafts to ensure proper positioning.





2. Install the bolt (right side) and the nut (left side) on the upper steering gear mounting brackets and install the bolt on the lower steering gear mounting bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the steering gear mounting bracket bolts and the nut to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the crossmember assembly.





4. Tighten the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





5. Connect the power steering gear fluid inlet pipe.
Tighten
Tighten the steering gear inlet pipe fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).





6. Connect the power steering gear fluid outlet pipe.
Tighten
Tighten the steering gear outlet pipe fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Do a straight-ahead check. Straight-Ahead Check

NOTICE: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use power steering fluid DEXRON III or equivalent. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.

10. Refill the power steering system and check for leaks. If leaks are found, correct the cause of the leak and bleed the system.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.