Power Steering Gear Replacement
Power Steering Gear ReplacementRemoval 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. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
4. Remove the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm.
5. Remove the steering gear retaining bolts from the steering gear.
6. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
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.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the steering gear to the frame bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the pitman arm. Refer to the Pitman Arm Replacement.
4. Install the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
5. Remove the plugs and the caps from the steering gear and the hoses.
6. Install the hoses to the steering gear.
- Tighten the hose connection to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
7. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Steering.