Rear

Prior to removing steering gear on models with power steering, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect fluid return hose from pump reservoir and place end of hose in suitable container.
3. Start engine, then turn steering wheel from lock to lock several times.
3. When fluid stops running from hose, stop engine.
4. Reconnect hose to pump.
5. After installing gear, fill reservoir and bleed air from system by starting engine, then turning steering wheel from lock to lock several times. Fill reservoir as needed.

REPLACEMENT
1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove cap bolt from gear box.
2. Install steering lock pin in gear box. With engine Off, the steering gear is held in Neutral position by the return spring tension. The lock pin can only be installed when the steering gear is in Neutral position. Do not start engine with lock pin set in steering gear.
3. Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod ends, then remove tie rods using suitable puller.
4. Remove steering gear cover, then disconnect electrical connectors and ground wire.
5. Remove steering gear mounting bolts, then the steering gear.

Fig. 5 Rack Guide Screw Adjustment:

6. Reverse procedure to install. If necessary, adjust rack guide as follows:
a. Remove gearbox shield.
b. Loosen rack guide locknut with suitable tool, Fig. 5.
c. Tighten guide screw until it compresses spring and lightly seats against guide, then loosen screw.
d. Tighten screw to specifications, then back screw off approximately 1/12 turn (30 degrees).
e. Hold position of adjusting screw and tighten locknut to specifications.