Power Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic)
Power Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering (HPS))
Tools Required
J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
Removal Procedure
1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position, support it from movement, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the front tires and wheels.
4. Remove the tie rod end castle nuts.
Notice: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.
5. Using the J 24319-B, separate the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles.
6. Remove the intermediate shaft to steering gear pinch bolt (1). Discard the bolt.
Important: Secure the steering wheel in the straight forward position before separating the intermediate shaft from the steering gear, or damage to the SIR coil will occur.
7. Separate the intermediate shaft (2) from the steering gear (3).
8. Loosen the transaxle mount through bolt.
9. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
10. Disconnect the HO2S sensor harness from the transmission mount bracket.
11. Remove the 3 transaxle mount to transaxle bolts.
12. Remove the 3 transaxle bracket to cradle/frame nuts.
13. Position the transaxle bracket and rear mount aside.
14. Remove the bolt (1) and disconnect the power steering gear inlet (2) and outlet (4) pipe/hoses from the power steering gear (3). Cap off the pipe/hoses and position aside.
15. Remove the power steering gear outlet pipe routing pin-style retainer from the RH rear side of the cradle/frame.
16. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts, nuts, and washers from the gear.
Important: The power steering gear will need to be rotated while it is removed through the LH wheel opening.
17. Remove the power steering gear through the LH wheel opening.
18. If the power steering gear is to be replaced, transfer the outer tie rod ends to the new steering gear.
Installation Procedure
Important: The power steering gear will need to be rotated while it is installed through the LH wheel opening.
1. Position the power steering gear into the vehicle.
2. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
3. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts, nuts and washers to the power steering gear.
Tighten the mounting bolts, nuts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
4. Install the power steering gear outlet pipe routing pin-style retainer to the RH rear side of the cradle/frame.
5. Connect the power steering gear inlet (2) and outlet (4) pipe/hoses to the power steering gear (3) and install the bolt (1).
Tighten the pipe/hose to power steering gear bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
6. Install the new intermediate steering shaft to steering gear pinch bolt (1).
Tighten the pinch bolt to 49 N.m (36 lb ft).
7. Position the transaxle bracket and rear mount back to their original position.
8. Install the 3 transaxle bracket to cradle/frame nuts.
Tighten the transaxle bracket to cradle/frame nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
9. Install the 3 transaxle mount to transaxle bolts.
* LZ4 Engines: Tighten the transaxle mount bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).
* LZ9 Engines: Tighten the transaxle mount bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
10. Connect the HO2S sensor harness to the transmission mount bracket.
11. Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
12. Tighten the transaxle mount through bolt.
* LZ4 Engines: Tighten the transaxle mount bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).
* LZ9 Engines: Tighten the transaxle mount bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
13. Position the outer tie rod ends into the steering knuckles.
Important: Hold the ball stud from turning during installation of the castle nut.
14. Install new torque castle nuts to the tie rod end ball studs.
Tighten the castle nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) plus 90 degrees rotation.
15. Install the front tires and wheels.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
18. Measure the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.