Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and Pinion)

Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and Pinion)

Special Tools

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure





Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

* The steering column
* The intermediate shaft(s)
* The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the outer tie rods retaining nuts.




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




8. Disconnect the power brake booster outlet hose (2) and power steering gear outlet hose (1) or the power steering cooler hose (1) from the power steering gear (3).
9. Cap the ends of the hoses and the power steering gear fittings in order to prevent the entrance of dirt.




10. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
11. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the power steering gear to the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the power steering gear to the frame mounting bolts and tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb ft).




3. Remove the caps from the steering gear and hoses.
4. Connect the power brake booster outlet hose (2) and power steering gear outlet hose (1) or the power steering cooler hose (1) to the power steering gear (3). Tighten the hose fittings to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).
5. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).




6. Install the outer tie rods retaining nuts and tighten to 63 Nm (47 lb ft).
7. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).
11. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
12. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (Wheel Alignment Measurement).