Power Steering Gear Replacement

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Bulletin No.: SB06-10-S001


SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

Subject:
Revised Power Steering Gear Replacement

Models:
2006 Isuzu i280/i350

Power Steering Gear Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove both of the front tire and wheel assemblies.

3. Remove the engine protection shield if equipped.

4. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

5. Place a drain pan to catch the fluid.





6. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the steering gear.

7. Remove the coupler clamp bolt from the intermediate shaft.

8. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.





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





10. On 4WD vehicles, support the front carrier and remove the drivers side mounting bracket-to-frame bolts.

11. Move LH side of the front carrier rearward enough to remove the gear.





12. Remove the steering gear horizontal mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.

13. Remove the steering gear RH isolator bracket.

14. Remove the crossmember, 2WD ONLY.

15. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.


Installation Procedure

1. Install the steering gear into the vehicle.

2. Install the steering gear RH isolator bracket.





3. Loose install the steering gear horizontal mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.





Note:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. On 4WD vehicles, install the drivers side carrier mounting bracket-to-frame bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 152 N.m (112 lb-ft).

5. Remove the front carrier support.

6. Install the crossmember, 2WD ONLY.





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

^ Tighten the long bolts to 130 N.m (96 lb-ft).

^ Tighten the isolator clamp bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb-ft).

8. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.

9. Install the coupler clamp bolt to the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Lower in Steering Wheel and Column.





10. Connect the power steering hose assembly to the steering gear. .

11. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped.

12. Install the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle.

13. Install both of the front tire and wheel assemblies.

14. Lower the vehicle.

15. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.

16. Check the wheel alignment.
Refer to Fastener Notice.