Non-Rack and Pinion

POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT - 2 (NON-RACK AND PINION)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J 6632-01 Pitman Arm Puller
- J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller
- J 29107-A Pitman Arm Puller

1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped.
3. For vehicles equipped with a 6.6L Diesel, remove the left charge air cooler hose.
4. Remove the power steering hoses from the steering gear.

NOTE: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Cap the ends of the hoses and the power steering gear in order to prevent any entrance of dirt.
6. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.

7. Remove the pitman arm to relay rod nut.

8. Disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod using J 24319-B.

9. Remove the bolts retaining the steering gear to the frame.
10. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.

11. Remove the pitman arm to the power steering gear retaining nut.

12. Remove the pitman arm from the power steering gear using J 6632-01 or J 29107-A.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Install the pitman arm to the power steering gear.
2. Install the pitman arm to power steering gear retaining nut and washer.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 250 N.m (184 lb ft).

3. Install the steering gear to the frame and install the retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).

4. Install the pitman arm to the relay rod.
5. Install the pitman arm to the relay rod nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).

6. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
7. Remove the caps or plugs from the steering gear and hoses.
8. Install the hoses to the steering gear.

Tighten
Tighten the hoses fittings to 28 N.m (20 lb ft).

9. For vehicles equipped with a 6.6L Diesel, install the left charge air cooler hose.
10. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped.
11. Remove the safety stands.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.