Steering Gear Replacement (Left Hand Drive With Rear Wheel Drive)
Steering Gear Replacement (Left Hand Drive With Rear 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 .
3. Remove the front compartment lower noise shield, if equipped. Refer to Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (All Wheel Drive) Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) .
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 (All Wheel Drive)Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive).
7. Separate the lower control arms from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (AWD) Service and RepairLower Control Arm Replacement (FWD) Service and Repair.
8. Separate the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses from the steering gear and the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (MX7) Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (MX7)Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Right Hand Drive) Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Right Hand Drive)Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V6, MX0, and Left Hand Drive) Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V6, MX0, and Left Hand Drive)Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V8) Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V8) and Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (All Wheel Drive) Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (All Wheel Drive)Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V6, Left Hand Drive, Rear Wheel Drive) Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V6, Left Hand Drive, Rear Wheel Drive)Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Right Hand Drive) Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Right Hand Drive)Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V8) Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V8).
9. Support the front frame with jack stands as necessary.
10. Remove the left and right side engine mount bolts from the front frame. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side (AWD) Service and RepairEngine Mount Replacement - Left Side (RWD) Service and Repair and Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side (AWD) Service and RepairEngine Mount Replacement - Right Side (RWD) Service and Repair.
11. Disconnect any electrical harnesses from the front frame as necessary.
12. Disconnect the power steering gear solenoid electrical connector.
13. Remove the front frame bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (All Wheel Drive) Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) .
14. Slowly lift the vehicle on the hoist until there is enough room to remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
15. Remove the steering gear nuts and bolts (1).
16. Remove the steering gear from the front frame.
17. 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 to the front frame.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution
3. Install the steering gear nuts and bolts (1) and tighten to 85 Nm (63 lb ft).
4. Slowly lower the vehicle on the hoist while keeping the front frame aligned with the left and right side engine mounts.
5. Start the engine mount bolts by hand.
6. Install the front frame bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (All Wheel Drive) Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) .
7. Torque the engine mount bolts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side (AWD) Service and RepairEngine Mount Replacement - Left Side (RWD) Service and Repair and Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side (AWD) Service and RepairEngine Mount Replacement - Right Side (RWD) Service and Repair.
8. Connect the power steering gear solenoid electrical connector.
9. Connect any electrical harnesses to the front frame as necessary.
10. Remove the jack stands from underneath the vehicle.
11. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses to the steering gear and the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (MX7) Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (MX7)Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Right Hand Drive) Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Right Hand Drive)Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V6, MX0, and Left Hand Drive) Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V6, MX0, and Left Hand Drive)Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V8) Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V8) and Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (All Wheel Drive) Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (All Wheel Drive)Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V6, Left Hand Drive, Rear Wheel Drive) Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V6, Left Hand Drive, Rear Wheel Drive)Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Right Hand Drive) Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Right Hand Drive)Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V8) Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V8).
12. Connect the lower control arms to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (AWD) Service and RepairLower Control Arm Replacement (FWD) Service and Repair.
13. 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 (All Wheel Drive)Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive).
14. Connect the lower intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
15. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
16. Install the front compartment lower noise shield, if equipped. Refer to Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (All Wheel Drive) Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) .
17. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
18. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture Engine Support Fixture.
19. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding Service and Repair.
20. 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.