Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Install a memory saver.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. From inside the vehicle, remove the nuts retaining the steering column tube boot to the bulkhead, position the boot upward, rotate the steering wheel to center the pinch bolt, and lock the steering wheel in place to prevent damage to the clock spring. Remove the bolt.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Remove the front wheel assemblies.
6. Remove the left cotter pin and tie-rod end retaining nut.
Using Tie-Rod End Separator TOOL-3290-D, separate the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle.
7. Remove the right cotter pin and tie-rod end retaining nut.
Using Tie-Rod End Separator TOOL-3290-D, separate the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle.
8. Remove the two steering gear retaining nuts from the rear of the subframe.
9. Remove the retaining bolts, flange nuts, and gasket from the flex tube-to-converter Y-pipe.
Separate the tube from the pipe.
10. Using the rear lifting points only, position Rotunda Power Train Lift 014-00765 under the subframe and raise it into position.
11. Remove the two rear subframe retaining bolts and lower the subframe approximately 102 mm (4 in).
12. Disconnect the power steering auxiliary actuator and power steering pressure switch electrical connectors.
13. Disconnect two HO2S connectors and locators from the bracket attaching the power steering hose to the subframe.
14. Remove the bolt attaching the power steering pressure hose to the subframe.
15. Disconnect the power steering hose locator from the bracket.
Remove two retaining bolts from the bracket at the top of the steering gear and remove the bracket.
16. Position a drain pan under the steering gear.
17. Remove the power steering pressure and return hoses from the fittings at the steering gear.
Place protective caps over both hoses and position them out of the way.
18. Remove the drain pan.
19. Rotate the power steering gear to clear the bolts from the subframe and pull the assembly through the left wheel well.
Place the assembly on a bench.
Power Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Components
Variable Assist Power Steering, System Components
Installation
1. Remove the protective caps and old Teflon� seals from the pressure and return hoses.
Using Seal Replacer D90P-3517-A, install new Teflon� seals on the pressure and return hoses.
2. Install the power steering gear through the left wheel well, position it on top of the subframe, and install the retaining nuts finger tight.
3. Install the pressure and return hoses to the fittings at the power steering gear.
Tighten the lines to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs.).
4. Install the bolts that attach the power steering hose to the subframe.
Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Connect the electrical connectors to the power steering auxiliary actuator and the power steering pressure switch.
6. Install one bolt securing the power steering hose to the bracket at the top of the steering gear.
Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
Connect the hose locator to the bracket.
7. Connect two HO2S connectors and locators on the bracket to the power steering hose and to the subframe.
8. Raise the powertrain lift until the rear subframe contacts the body.
Install the retaining bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 165 Nm (122 ft-lbs.).
Lower and remove Rotunda Power Train Lift 014-00765 from the vehicle.
9. Tighten the power steering gear-to-subframe nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 115 Nm (85 ft-lbs.).
10. Install a new gasket, retaining bolts, and nuts to the converter Y-pipe and flex tube.
Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs.).
11. Partially lower the vehicle.
12. Install the left tie-rod end to the steering knuckle.
Tighten the nut to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs.).
Install a new cotter pin.
13. Install the right tie-rod end to the steering knuckle.
Tighten the nut to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs.).
Install a new cotter pin.
14. Install both front wheel assemblies.
Tighten the wheel nuts to 128 Nm (94 ft-lbs.).
15. From inside the vehicle, install the steering column intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear.
Install the pinch bolt and tighten it to 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs.).
Position the boot down over the steering shaft and install the nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
16. Connect the battery negative cable.
17. Fill and purge the system.
18. Check the operation of the system.
19. Check the toe setting and adjust it if necessary.
20. Remove the memory saver.