Power Steering Gear

Power Steering Gear Replacement (4WD)

^ Tools Required
- J24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
- J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

Notice: Do not rotate steering shaft after steering column has been removed. Damage to SIR components may occur.





1. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the steering column lower trim cover using J 42640.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.





3. Remove the intermediate shaft shield from the steering gear.





4. Place a drain pan below the steering gear.
5. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the power steering return hose at the power steering gear.
6. Remove the pressure and the return hoses from the power steering gear.
Cap or tape the ends of the hoses and the gear fittings in order to prevent dirt from entering the system.





7. Remove the lower intermediate shaft coupling bolt.
8. Draw alignment marks on the lower intermediate shaft coupling and the steering shaft.
9. Remove the lower intermediate shaft coupling from the steering shaft.
10. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
11. Remove the steering linkage shield.





12. Remove differential carrier shield mounting bolts.
13. Remove the differential carrier shield.





14. Remove the pitman arm ball stud cotter pin and nut at the relay rod.





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





16. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts and the washers from the frame.
17. Remove the steering gear.
18. Remove the Pitman arm.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the pitman arm.
2. Install the steering gear.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the power steering gear to the frame washers and mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).





4. Connect the relay rod to the pitman arm ball stud. Ensure the seal is on the stud.
5. Install the new nut and cotter pin to the Pitman arm ball stud at the relay rod.
^ Tighten the nut to 83 Nm (61 ft. lbs.).





6. Install differential carrier shield.
7. Install the differential carrier shield mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the steering linkage shield.
9. Lower the vehicle.





10. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
11. Ensure that the alignment marks line up.
12. Install the lower intermediate shaft coupling bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).





13. Install the pressure and return hoses to the power steering gear.
^ Tighten the pressure hose to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the return hose to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
14. Connect the wiring harness clip to the power steering return hose at the power steering gear.





15. Install the intermediate shaft shield to the power steering gear.
16. Install the air cleaner assembly.





17. Unlock the steering column by removing the J 42640 from the steering column lower steering column trim cover access hole.
18. Bleed the power steering system.