Steering Gear Replacement

Steering Gear Replacement

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. Remove both of the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the engine protection shield if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
5. Place a drain pan to catch the fluid.




6. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LLV, LLR) (Service and Repair)Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LH8) (Service and Repair).
7. Remove the coupler clamp bolt from the intermediate shaft. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).
8. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.




9. Remove the steering gear vertical mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.




10. Remove the steering gear horizontal mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.
11. Remove the crossmember, 2WD ONLY. Refer to Crossmember Replacement (Crossmember Replacement).
12. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the steering gear into the vehicle.




2. Loose install the steering gear horizontal mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.
3. Install the crossmember, 2WD ONLY. Refer to Crossmember Replacement (Crossmember Replacement).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Loose install the steering gear vertical mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.

* Tighten the long bolts to 130 Nm (96 lb ft).
* Tighten the isolator clamp bolts to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).

5. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
6. Install the coupler clamp bolt to the intermediate shaft. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).




7. Connect the power steering hose assembly to the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LLV, LLR) (Service and Repair)Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LH8) (Service and Repair).
8. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
10. Install both of the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).