Removal and Replacement

1. Drain power steering system fluid into an appropriate container.
2. Remove front exhaust pipe, then the transfer assembly.

Fig. 15 Power Steering Gear Replacement:

3. Remove power steering gear in numbered sequence as shown, Fig. 37, noting the following:
a. Disconnect tie rod end using ball joint remover tool No. MB991113-01, or equivalent.
b. When removing steering gear, move gear completely to right and then remove gear from crossmember.
c. Tilt steering gear downward and remove from left side.
4. Ensure total pinion torque while rotating pinion gear at a rate of one rotation every four to six seconds is 5-11 inch lbs.
5. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:

Fig. 38 Rubber Mount Installation:

a. Keep projection of mounting rubber as shown, Fig. 38.
b. Bleed power steering system as outlined under Power Steering.