Power Steering Gear

The content of this article reflects the changes identified in TSB,

Bulletin No. 06-02-32-004

Date: March 31, 2006

Power Steering Gear Replacement (H3)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove both of the front tire and wheel assemblies.

3. Remove the engine shield.

4. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement.

5. Place a drain pan to catch the fluid.





6. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement.

7. Remove the coupler clamp bolt from the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Lower.

8. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.





9. Remove the steering gear vertical mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.





10. Remove the steering gear horizontal mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.

11. Remove the steering gear RH isolator bracket.

12. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the steering gear into the vehicle.





2. Install the steering gear RH isolator bracket.





3. Loose install the steering gear horizontal mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.

Note:
Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Loose install the steering gear vertical mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.

Tighten

^ Tighten the long bolts to 130 N.m (96 lb-ft).

^ Tighten the isolator clamp bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb-ft).

5. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.

6. Install the coupler clamp bolt to the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Lower.





7. Connect the power steering hose assembly to the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement.

8. Install the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement.

9. Install the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement.

10. Install both of the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

11. Lower the vehicle.

12. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.

13. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment.