Correction

Following the procedure below, replace the existing components with the new power steering gear, P/N 26098942, and the power steering pressure hose, P/N 25737839. In addition to these components, a new bolt, P/N 10082184, will be required to secure the clamp that is part of the new hose assembly, to the frame.

Important:
Some 2001 vehicles may have had the new power steering pressure hose previously installed in an attempt to correct this condition. These vehicles will not require hose replacement and can be identified by inspecting the power steering pressure hose. The new pressure hose will have a metal clamp at the point of attachment to the frame and will be secured by a bolt.

2002 model year vehicles after VIN breakpoint
2U100085 were built with the new high pressure power steering hose. The new power steering gear entered production on vehicles built after VIN breakpoint 2U142766. All vehicles after this breakpoint should not require service for this condition.

1. Install the Steering Column Lock Pin J 42640.

2. On DeVille model vehicles, remove the screw and two nuts securing the coolant recovery bottle. Rotate and secure the coolant recovery bottle rearward to gain access to the power steering pressure hose upper clamp on those vehicles requiring hose replacement.

3. Remove the nut securing the power steering pressure hose upper clamp to the engine on vehicles requiring hose replacement.

4. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose at the power steering pump on vehicles requiring hose replacement.

5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.

6. Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies.

7. Disconnect the height sensor links from the LCA studs on the vehicles equipped with Road Sensing Suspension (RSS).

8. Disconnect the steering intermediate shaft at the power steering gear.

9. Support the rear of the frame assembly.

10. Remove the four rear frame mounting bolts.

11. Remove the 2 bolts and nuts securing the transaxle mount to the frame assembly.

12. Remove the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle nuts.

13. Disconnect the outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles using a Universal Linkage Puller J 24319-B.

14. Disconnect the front stabilizer shaft end links and rotate the shaft upward to provide access to the heat shield/steering gear fasteners.

15. Lower the rear of the frame assembly approximately 50 mm (2 in).

16. Remove the heat shield attaching bolts. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the shield and remove the shield.

17. Disconnect the steering gear wiring harness.

18. Disconnect the power steering pressure and return hoses at the steering gear.

19. Remove the steering gear to frame attaching bolts and remove the steering gear.

20. Remove and discard the existing power steering pressure hose clip from the frame on vehicles that require hose replacement.

21. Remove and discard the power steering pressure hose on vehicles requiring hose replacement.

22. Install the new power steering pressure hose, P/N 25737839, on vehicles requiring hose replacement.

23. Transfer the outer tie rod ends from the removed steering gear to the new gear, P/N 26098942.

24. Install the new steering gear.

Tighten

Tighten the gear to frame attaching bolts to 65 N-m (48 lb ft)

25. On vehicles requiring hose replacement, secure the clip of the new power steering pressure hose to the frame with the new screw, P/N 10082184, using the hole in the frame where the previously removed clip was attached.

26. Position the clip fore-aft.

Tighten

Tighten the screw to 7 N-m (60 lb in).

27. Hand start the power steering pressure and return hose fittings at the steering gear.

Tighten

Tighten the hose fittings to 27 N-m (20 lb ft).

28. Connect the power steering wiring harness connector.

29. Position the heat shield and install the wiring harness clip to the shield.

30. Install the heat shield fasteners.

Tighten

Tighten the fasteners to 9 N-m (79 lb in).

31. Raise the frame into position and hand start the frame mounting bolts. Tighten Tighten the bolts to 191 N-m (141 lb ft).

32. Install the outer tie rod ball joints to the steering knuckles.

Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 45 N-m (33 lb ft).

33. Install the transaxle mount bolts and nut.

Tighten

Tighten the bolts and nuts to 50 N-m (37 lb ft).

34. Rotate the stabilizer shaft into position and install the stabilizer shaft links.

Tighten

Tighten the links to 13 N-m (10 lb ft).

35. Connect tie intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear.

Tighten

Tighten the pinch bolt to 47 N-m (35 lb ft).

36. Connect the height sensor links to the LCA studs on the vehicles equipped with Road Sensing Suspension (RSS).

37. Install the wheel and tire assemblies.

Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 140 N-m (100 lb ft).

38. Lower the vehicle and remove the Steering Column Lock Pin J 42640.

39. On vehicles that required hose replacement, position the upper clamp of the pressure hose onto the engine stud and secure with a nut.

Tighten

Tighten the nut to 9 N-m (8 lb in).

40. On vehicles that required hose replacement, hand start the pressure hose fitting at the steering pump.

Tighten

Tighten the hose fitting to 27 N-m (20 lb ft).

41. On DeVille model vehicles that required hose replacement, rotate the coolant recovery bottle into position. Hand start the screw and two nuts.

Tighten

Tighten the screw to 6 N-m (53 lb in).

42. Bleed the power steering system following the applicable Service Manual procedure.

43. Inspect the power steering system for leaks.

44. Check and adjust the front toe following the applicable Service Manual procedure.