Replacement

Special Tool(s):

Removal

1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the RH kick panel area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

Raise and support the vehicle.





2. If equipped, remove the skid plate.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the skid plate.





3. Remove the steering sector shaft arm drag link castellated nut.
1. Remove the cotter pin.
2. Remove the nut.





4. Use the Pitman Arm Puller to separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link.





5. Remove the dust shield.





6. Remove the pinch bolt.

7. CAUTION: Do not rotate the steering wheel when the steering column shaft is disconnected, or damage to the air bag sliding contact will result.

Slide the intermediate shaft off the steering gear input shaft.





8. Turn the ignition key to the locked position.





9. Disconnect the power steering lines at the steering gear.





10. Remove the bolts and the steering gear.





11. Secure the steering gear in a bench vise, and remove the nut and lockwasher.





12. Use the Pitman Arm Puller to remove the steering gear sector shaft arm.


Installation

















1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Fill and leak check the system.