Steering Gear Replacement

Steering Gear Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. refer to vehicle lifting.
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.
5. Place a drain pan to catch the fluid.




6. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the steering gear.
7. Remove the coupler clamp bolt from the intermediate shaft.
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 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 isolator bracket.
3. Loose install the steering gear horizontal mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

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




7. Connect the power steering hose assembly to the steering gear.
8. Install the engine shield.
9. Install the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
10. Install both of the front tire and wheel assemblies.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Bleed the power steering system.
13. Check the wheel alignment.