Power Steering Gear Replacement
Power Steering Gear ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Place a drain pan below the steering gear.
2. Disconnect the hoses from the steering gear.
Raise up the hoses in order to prevent oil drainage.
3. Cap the ends of the hoses and the gear fittings in order to prevent the entrance of dirt.
4. Mark the Intermediate shaft to steering gear alignment before removal.
5. Disconnect the intermediate shaft.
6. Remove the pitman arm.
7. Remove the steering gear frame bolts (3) and the steering gear (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Place the steering gear (1) in position.
2. Align the marks made during the removal in order to guide the stub shaft into the cardan joint.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the steering gear-to-frame bolts (3).
- Tighten the bolts to 135 Nm (98 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the intermediate shaft. in Steering Wheel and Column.
5. Install the pitman arm.
6. Remove the caps from the steering gear and hoses.
7. Connect the hoses to the steering gear.
- Tighten the hose fittings to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).