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. Lock the steering column in the straight-ahead position.
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle.
3. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
4. Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
5. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links at the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.
6. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
7. Remove the rear propeller shaft, if equipped. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.
8. Remove the underbody rear side rails. Refer to Underbody Rear Side Rail Replacement.
9. Remove the frame brace. Refer to Frame Brace Replacement.
10. Remove the right side catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.
11. Remove the steering gear heat shields. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement.
12. Position adjustable jack stands underneath the left and right sides of the vehicle at the rear of the front frame.
13. Remove the left and right front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1).
14. Loosen the front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1).
15. Loosen the front frame mounting bolts (2).
Note: When the front frame mounting bolts are removed always discard and replace them with new bolts.
16. Loosen the front frame rear mounting bolts (1).
Note: When the front frame rear mounting bolts are removed always discard and replace them with new bolts.
17. Lower the front frame (1) from the frame rail (2) until enough clearance is gained to remove the steering gear.
18. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1).
19. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses from the steering gear.
20. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2).
21. Separate the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses from the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip.
22. Remove the left side steering gear nuts (1) and bolts (2).
23. Remove the right side steering gear bolts (1).
24. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle toward the left side of the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the steering gear in the vehicle from the left side of the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
Note: Start all bolts by hand before finalizing any torques.
2. Install the left side steering gear nuts (1) and bolts (2) and tighten to 180 Nm (133 lb ft).
3. Install the right side steering gear bolts (1) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
4. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses to the steering gear.
5. Install the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1) and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
6. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses to the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip.
7. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
8. Raise the front frame to the vehicle body leaving a gap of approximately 12 mm (0.5 in).
9. Install the left and right front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
10. Install the front frame rear mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
11. Tighten the front frame rear mounting bolts an additional 90 degrees.
12. Install the front frame mounting bolts (2) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
13. Tighten the front frame mounting bolts an additional 90 degrees.
14. Install the front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
15. Remove the adjustable jack stands from underneath the vehicle.
16. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
17. Install the underbody rear side rails. Refer to Underbody Rear Side Rail Replacement.
18. Install the rear propeller shaft, if equipped. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.
19. Install the steering gear heat shields. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement.
20. Install the right side catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.
21. Install the frame brace. Refer to Frame Brace Replacement.
22. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
23. Connect the stabilizer shaft links at the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.
24. Connect the steering linkage outer tie rods to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
25. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding Service and Repair.
26. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment.