Steering Gear - Installation

ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE





1. If necessary, install outer tie rods from original gear to replacement inner tie rods. Install each outer tie rod same amount of threads as it was installed on original gear. This will get toe setting close, saving some time when toe is set later in this procedure.
2. Lift steering gear (1) into mounted position and install steering gear lower mounting bolts (2 and 3). Install upper mounting bolt (4) and nut. Tighten all bolts to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).





3. Install heat shield (3) above each inner tie rod bellows (2). Tighten screws to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).






NOTE: Always use a NEW O-ring on the ends of the steering hoses.

4. Lubricate NEW O-ring on end of pressure hose with clean power steering fluid.
5. Install pressure hose (3) to steering gear (2). Tighten tube nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
6. Lubricate NEW O-ring on end of return hose with clean power steering fluid.
7. Install return hose (1) to steering gear (2). Tighten tube nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





8. Align splines and install lower intermediate shaft coupling (2) to steering gear shaft (3). Install NEW pinch bolt and tighten bolt to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).





9. Install each outer tie rod (2) end to its knuckle (3). Install nut (1) and tighten to 35 Nm + 90° turn (26 ft. lbs. + 90° turn).





10. Install tire and wheel assemblies (1) . Tires And Wheels - Installation
11. Lower vehicle.





12. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly.
13. Fill and bleed power steering system Service and Repair.
14. Perform wheel alignment setting toe to specifications Wheel Alignment Procedures.





15. Tighten tie rod jam nuts (1) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).