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Steering Gear Replacement




Steering Gear Replacement (Left Hand Drive With All Wheel Drive)

Removal Procedure

1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture (Engine Support Fixture).
2. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the front compartment lower noise shield. Refer to Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement)Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) (Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement).
4. Place drain pans under the vehicle as necessary.
5. Separate the lower intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).
6. Separate the steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement)Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
7. Separate the lower control arms from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (AWD) (Front Suspension)Lower Control Arm Replacement (FWD) (Front Suspension).




8. Remove the power steering gear inlet pipe bracket bolt.
9. Remove any fasteners attaching the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses to the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V6, Left Hand Drive, Rear Wheel Drive) (Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement)Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement)Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Right Hand Drive) (Application and ID)Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V8) (Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement) and Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V6, Left Hand Drive, Rear Wheel Drive) (Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement)Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement)Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Right Hand Drive) (Application and ID)Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V8) (Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement).
10. Separate the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses from the steering gear.
11. Support the front frame with jackstands as necessary.
12. Remove the left and right side engine mount bolts from the front frame. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side (AWD) (Service and Repair)Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side (RWD) (Service and Repair) and Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side (AWD) (Service and Repair)Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side (RWD) (Service and Repair).
13. Disconnect any electrical harnesses from the front frame as necessary.
14. Disconnect the power steering gear solenoid electrical connector.
15. Remove the front frame bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) (Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement).
16. Slowly lift the vehicle on the hoist until there is enough room to remove the steering gear from the vehicle.




17. Remove the steering gear bolts (1).
18. Remove the steering gear (2) from the front frame.
19. If you are replacing the steering gear, remove the steering linkage outer tie rods.

Installation Procedure

1. If you are replacing the steering gear, install the steering linkage outer tie rods.




2. Position the steering gear (2) to the front frame.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution)

3. Install the steering gear bolts (1) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).
4. Tighten the steering gear bolts an 80 degrees.
5. Slowly lower the vehicle on the hoist while keeping the front frame aligned with the left and right side engine mounts.
6. Start the engine mount bolts by hand.
7. Install the front frame bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) (Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement).
8. Torque the engine mount bolts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side (AWD) (Service and Repair)Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side (RWD) (Service and Repair) and Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side (AWD) (Service and Repair)Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side (RWD) (Service and Repair).
9. Connect the power steering gear solenoid electrical connector.
10. Connect any electrical harnesses to the front frame as necessary.
11. Remove the jackstands from underneath the vehicle.




12. Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses to the steering gear. Install the power steering gear inlet pipe bracket bolt and tighten to 22.5 Nm (17 lb ft).
13. Install any fasteners attaching the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses to the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V6, Left Hand Drive, Rear Wheel Drive) (Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement)Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement)Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Right Hand Drive) (Application and ID)Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V8) (Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement) and to Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V6, Left Hand Drive, Rear Wheel Drive) (Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement)Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement)Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Right Hand Drive) (Application and ID)Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V8) (Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement).
14. Connect the lower control arms to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (AWD) (Front Suspension)Lower Control Arm Replacement (FWD) (Front Suspension).
15. Connect the steering linkage outer tie rods to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement)Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
16. Connect the lower intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).
17. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
18. Install the front compartment lower noise shield. Refer to Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement)Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) (Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement).
19. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
20. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture (Engine Support Fixture).
21. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).
22. Measure and adjust the front toe. refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment (Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment).

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