Steering Gear: Service and Repair

RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

TOOL REQUIRED:
^ J 24319-01 Puller

Rack And Pinion Mounting:

Power Steering Line Routing - V6:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Air cleaner.
2. Intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.
3. Intermediate shaft from stub shaft.

CAUTION: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.

4. Line retaining clips.
5. Lines at gear from pump.
6. Raise car with suspension contact hoist.
7. Both front tire and wheel assemblies.
8. Tie rod ends from knuckles with J 24319-01.
9. Remaining brackets and clips on cross member.
10. Support body with stands to allow lowering of frame.
11. Rear frame mount bolts and lower rear of frame up to 128 mm (5").

NOTICE: Do not lower rear of frame too far as damage to engine components nearest to the cowl may result.

12. Heat shield (if equipped).
13. Rack and pinion mounting bolts.
14. Rack and pinion through left wheel opening.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Rack and pinion through left wheel opening.
2. Rack and pinion mounting bolts.

TIGHTEN
^ Torque rack and pinion mounting bolts to 95 Nm (70 lbs. ft.).

3. Heat shield (if equipped).
4. Raise frame and install rear frame bolts.
5. Remove stands.
6. Brackets and clips on cross member.
7. Tie rod ends.

TIGHTEN
^ Tighten tie rod ends to 40 Nm (30 lbs. ft.), 70 Nm (52 lbs. ft.) max. to install cotter pin.

8. Both tire and wheel assemblies.
9. Lower car.
10. Lines at gear from pump.

TIGHTEN
^ Lines at gear pump to 25 Nm (18 lbs. ft.).

11. Line retaining clips.
12. Intermediate shaft at stub shaft and tighten pinch bolt.
13. Air cleaner.
14. Fill with fluid.
15. Bleed air from system.

INSPECT
^ For leaks. If leak is found, correct cause of leak and bleed system.