Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement

Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.
3. Rotate the stabilizer shaft downward.
4. Remove the electrical harness clip from the power steering gear heat shield.
5. Remove power steering gear heat shield mounting bolts.
6. Remove the power steering gear heat shield.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the power steering gear heat shield.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the power steering gear heat shield mounting bolts.

Tighten the power steering gear heat shield mounting bolts to 9 Nm (79 lb in).

3. Install the electrical harness clip to the power steering gear heat shield.
4. Rotate the stabilizer shaft into position.
5. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.
6. Lower the vehicle.