On-Vehicle Service

^ Tool Required:
- J 24319-B Puller
- Or Equivalent

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

1. Raise vehicle with suspension contact hoist and suitably support.
2. Both front tires and wheels.

WARNING: 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.

CAUTION: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the "LOCK" position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) coil assembly in the steering column to become uncentered which will cause damage to the coil assembly.

3. Intermediate shaft lower connection.
4. Using J 24319-B, tie rod ends from steering knuckles.
5. Retainer.
6. Power steering gear outlet and inlet hoses from steering gear.
7. Steering gear mounting bolts.
8. Support body with stands to allow lowering of frame.
9. Loosen front frame bolts.
10. Rear frame bolts, and lower rear of frame about 76 mm (3 inches).

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

11. Steering gear through left wheel opening.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Steering gear through left wheel opening.
2. Raise rear of frame.
3. Frame bolts.
^ Tighten frame bolts to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove stands.
5. Five steering gear mounting bolts, and two washers. Tighten bolts in the correct sequence.
^ Tighten bolts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.). Loctite Thread Locking Kit No. 1052624, or equivalent, must be used.
6. Power steering gear outlet and inlet hoses.
^ Tighten hose connections to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
7. Retainer.
8. Tie rod ends to steering knuckles.
^ Tighten tie rod end nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
9. Cotter pin.
^ Tighten nut up to 1/6 additional turn, or to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.) max., to align cotter pin slot. Do not back off nut for cotter pin insertion.
10. Intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt
^ Tighten intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
11. Tires and wheels.
^ Tighten wheel nuts to 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
12. Lower vehicle.
13. Fill and bleed system.
^ Inspect for leaks.