Power Steering Gear

^ Tool Required:
- J 35917 Tie Rod Puller/Ball Joint Remover
- Or Equivalent

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
2. Left tire and wheel.
3. Right stabilizer shaft link bolt.
4. Left stabilizer shaft link bolt.
5. Insulator clamp bolts.
6. Insulator clamps.

NOTICE: Use only the recommended tools for separating tie rod ends from knuckle/strut. Failure to use recommended tools may cause damage to the tie rod and seal.

7. Nut from tie rod end at the steering knuckle and separate using J 35917.
8. Stabilizer shaft through the left front wheel opening.
9. Disconnect the pinch bolt at the intermediate shaft.
10. Pipe retaining clip from steering gear.
11. Inlet pipes and outlet line at steerng gear.
12. Support frame using jack stands.

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

13. Rear frame bolts and lower rear of frame.
14. Power steering gear mounting bolts and nuts.
15. Power steering gear through left wheel opening.




INSTALL OR CONNECT


1. Power steering gear through left wheel opening.
2. Power steering gear mounting bolts and nuts.
^ Tighten bolts to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
3. Inlet pipe and outlet line fittings and seals to steering gear.
^ Inspect O-rings, replace as necessary.
^ Tighten fittings to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Pipe retaining clip to steering gear.
5. Raise frame and install new rear frame bolts.
6. Remove jack stands.
7. Connect pinch bolt at the intermediate shaft.
8. Stabilizer shaft through the left front wheel opening.
9. Nut to tie rod end at the steering knuckle.
10. Insulator clamps.
11. Insulator clamp bolts.
^ Tighten fittings to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

CAUTION: When installing the intermediate shaft make sure the shaft is seated prior to pinch bolt installation. If the pinch bolt is inserted into the coupling before shaft installation, the two mating shafts may disengage.

NOTICE: Set steering shaft so block tooth on upper steering shaft is at the 12 o'clock position, wheels on vehicle are straight ahead and set ignition switch to "LOCK" position. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) coil.

12. Left stabilizer shaft link bolt.
^ Tighten fittings to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

13. Right stabilizer shaft link bolt.
^ Tighten fittings to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

14. Left tire and wheel assembly.
15. Lower vehicle.
16. Fill with fluid.
17. Bleed air from system.
^ Inspect for leaks.
^ Adjust toe as necessary.