Power Steering Gear Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Place a drain pan below the steering gear.
2. Remove the hoses from the steering gear.
2.1. Raise the hose up in order to prevent oil drainage.
2.2. Cap or tape the ends of the hose and the gear fittings in order to prevent the entrance of dirt.
3. Remove the intermediate shaft.
4. Remove the pitman arm.
5. Remove the steering gear frame bolts and the steering gear.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Place the steering gear in position. Guide the stub shaft into the Cardan joint assembly by lining up the marks made at removal.
2. Install the steering gear to the frame bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the pitman arm.
4. Install the intermediate shaft.
5. Remove the plugs and the caps from the steering gear and the hoses.
6. Remove the hoses to the steering gear.
- Tighten the hose connection to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
7. Bleed the system.