Steering Gear - Installation

INSTALLATION






NOTE: While raising the crossmember, pay close attention to the steering rack pinion shaft so that it properly fits up and into the dash panel boot between the rack and body.

1. Rotate the stabilizer bar up and install the steering gear on the crossmember.
2. Slowly raise the crossmember into mounted position using the transmission jack matching the crossmember to the marked locations on the body made during removal. Ensure that the steering rack pinion shaft is aligned with the dash panel boot opening.
3. Install four NEW stabilizer bushing retainer bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
4. Install the four mounting bolts (2) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body. Tighten the crossmember mounting bolts to 165 Nm (122 ft. lbs.).
5. Install two mounting bolts (1,3) securing the front crossmember to the body. Tighten the bolts to 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.)
6. Remove the transmission jack.





7. Install tunnel support brace (2). Install mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).





8. Install the rear engine mount insulator Engine Mount Insulator - Installation.
9. Install the exhaust pipe Installation.





10. Attach the upper stabilizer link at the strut on each side of the vehicle. While holding the link stud stationary, install and tighten each nut to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
11. Attach the stabilizer bar link at each end of the stabilizer bar. At each link, install and tighten the nut while holding the stabilizer bar link lower stud stationary. Tighten the nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





12. Install outer tie rod end (5) to knuckle (3). Install nut (4) and tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
13. Install lower ball joint stud (1) to knuckle (3) and install retaining nut (2). Tighten nut to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
14. If equipped, install the engine belly pan.





15. On each side of the vehicle, install the tire and wheel assembly Tires And Wheels - Installation.
16. Lower the vehicle.





17. Verify the front wheels of vehicle are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
18. Install intermediate shaft (2) to steering rack pinion shaft. Install a NEW pinch bolt and tighten to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
19. Perform wheel alignment as necessary Wheel Alignment Procedures.