Steering Gear - Installation

STEERING GEAR





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 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the dash seals (3, 5) as necessary.





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 (6) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body. Tighten the crossmember mounting bolts to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the transmission jack.





9. Install the retainers (3) over the stabilizer bar cushions. Install all four stabilizer bar cushion retainer screws (1) and tighten them to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





10. Install the fasteners (1) securing the power steering hose routing clamps (2) to the crossmember. Use a NEW push clip or install screw (if so equipped) on the left and tighten screws to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.).





11. Install the pressure hose (2) at the gear (3). Tighten the tube nut to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the return hose (1) at the gear. Tighten the tube nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





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 Nm (35 in. lbs.). Tighten the rear mounting screw (2) to 17 Nm (150 in. lbs.).
14. Install the front engine mount through-bolt.
15. Install the rear engine mount Engine Mount Insulator - Installation.
16. If equipped, install the engine belly pan.






NOTE: Prior to attaching the outer tie rod end to the knuckle, inspect the tie rod seal boot. If the seal boot is damaged, replace the outer tie rod end.

17. On each side of the gear, install the outer tie rod end (4) into the hole in the knuckle arm (3). Start a NEW tie rod mounting nut (2) onto the stud. While holding the tie rod end stud with a wrench, tighten the nut with a wrench or crowfoot wrench. Tighten the nut to 132 Nm (97 ft. lbs.).





18. On each side of the vehicle, install the tire and wheel assembly (1) and mounting nuts (3). Tighten the nuts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
19. Lower the vehicle.





20. Remove the steering wheel holder.





21. Verify the front wheels of vehicle are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
22. Center the intermediate shaft (2) over the steering gear pinion shaft (4), lining up the ends, then slide the intermediate shaft onto the steering gear pinion shaft.
23. From center, rotate the steering wheel to the right approximately 90° or until the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (3) can be easily installed.
24. Install the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (3). Tighten the bolt to 42 Nm (31 ft. lbs.).
25. Reposition the floor carpet (1) in place.
26. Straighten the steering wheel to STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
27. Fill and bleed the power steering system Service and Repair.
28. Check for fluid leaks.
29. Adjust front wheel toe as necessary Wheel Alignment Procedures.