Power Steering Gear Replacement

Power Steering Gear Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure
1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Turn the wheel counterclockwise in order to lock the steering column in place.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the front wheels.





5. Important:
Do not rotate the intermediate shaft once separated from the gear. Possible damage or a malfunction could occur.

Remove the steering gear to intermediate shaft pinch bolt and discard.
6. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.





7. Remove both steering gear outer tie rod to knuckle nuts and discard the nuts.





8. Important:
Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge type tool.

Use the J 24319-B to separate the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles.





9. Remove the steering gear bolts.
10. Remove the rear transmission mount.
11. Carefully remove the steering gear from the frame and the vehicle through the LH wheel opening.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the steering gear to the frame through the LH wheel opening.





2. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice.

Install the steering gear bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).

3. Install the rear transmission mount.





4. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
5. Install a new intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

Tighten the bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.
7. Install new outer tie rod nuts.

Tighten the bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).

8. Install the front wheels.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Adjust the toe if necessary. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment.