P/S Gear (Rack and Pinion)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove both of the front tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Remove the engine shield.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
5. Place a drain pan under the lines in order to catch the fluid.
6. Remove the power steering high pressure line (1) from the rack and pinion assembly (3).
7. Remove the power steering low pressure line (2) from the rack and pinion assembly (3).





8. Remove the coupler clamp bolt from the intermediate shaft.
9. Remove the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion assembly.





10. Remove the rack and pinion assembly mounting nuts (1), the washers (2) and the bolts (4).
11. Remove the rack and pinion assembly (3) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the rack and pinion assembly (3) into the vehicle.
2. Install the rack and pinion assembly mounting bolts (4), the washers (2) and the nuts (1).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

- Tighten the nuts to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the intermediate shaft to the rack and pinion assembly.
4. Install the coupler clamp bolt to the intermediate shaft.

- Tighten the coupler clamp bolt to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the power steering low pressure hose (2) to the rack and pinion assembly (3).
6. Install the power steering high pressure hose (1) to the rack and pinion assembly (3).

- Tighten the pressure hoses to 27 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).

7. Install the engine shield.
8. Install the stabilizer shaft.
9. Install both of the front tire and wheel assemblies.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Bleed the power steering system.