Replacement

Power Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and Pinion)

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove both of the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Body and Frame.
4. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie End Replacement-Outer.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
6. Place a drain pan under the lines in order to catch the fluid.
7. Remove the power steering high pressure line (2) from the rack and pinion assembly (3).
8. Remove the power steering low pressure line (1) from the rack and pinion assembly (3).





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





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


Installation Procedure





1. Install the rack and pinion assembly (3) into the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the rack and pinion assembly mounting bolts (4), the washers (2) and the nuts (1).
- Tighten the nuts to 185 Nm (136 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 (1) to the rack and pinion assembly (3).
6. Install the power steering high pressure hose (2) to the rack and pinion assembly (3).
- Tighten the hoses to 27 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Body and Frame.
8. Install the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement- Outer.
9. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.





10. If the steering gear is equipped with a ground strap, install the ground strap to the crossmember bracket.
- Place the ground strap on the left side of the bracket and mark the location.
- Center punch the bolt hole location.
- Drill a hole using a 7 mm (9/32 inch) drill bit.
- Install the bolt and washer retaining the ground strap to the crossmember.
- Tighten the ground strap retaining bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
11. Install both of the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
12. Remove the safety stands.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.