Steering Gear Replacement

Steering Gear Replacement

Special Tools

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller


Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .




4. Remove and discard the outer tie rod retaining nuts.





Notice: Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.

5. Disconnect the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles using J 24319-B .
6. Remove the steering gear crossmember. Refer to Front Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement .
7. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement) .




8. Remove the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear retaining bolt.
9. Remove the power steering hose assembly from the power steering gear.
10. Support the power steering gear.




11. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
12. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle.
13. Remove the outer tie rods from the inner tie rods. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement (Service and Repair) .



Installation Procedure

1. Install the outer tie rods. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement (Service and Repair) .




2. Install the power steering gear to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

3. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts.

Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).





4. Remove the support from the power steering gear.
5. Install the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear.
6. Install the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear retaining bolt.

Tighten the power steering hose assembly to power steering gear retaining bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

7. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement) .
8. Install the steering gear crossmember. Refer to Front Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement .




9. Connect the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.
10. Install the new outer tie rod retaining nuts.

Tighten the outer tie rods retaining nuts to 57 N.m (42 lb ft).

11. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
12. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair) .
15. It is not necessary to adjust the front toe unless a tie rod end or the steering gear has been replaced. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment (Service and Repair) .
16. Lower the vehicle.