Removal
REMOVALFig. 11, Steering Gear And Related Components:
1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
2. Remove front wheel and tire assemblies, then undercover.
Crossmember Nuts and Bolts, Steering Gear and Linkage
3. Support the crossmember with a jack, and remove the crossmember nuts, and bolts.
4. Slowly lower the crossmember and remove the steering gear and linkage.
INSTALLATION
Mounting Bracket Bolts
1. Loosely tighten the bolts 3 and 4.
2. Tighten all of the mounting bracket bolts to the specified torque in the order shown.
Tightening torque: 38-51 Nm (3.8-5.3 kgf.m, 27-38 ft lb)
Pressure Hose
Before assembly, align the pin with the positioning hole.
After assembly, perform the following:
a. Bleed air from system.
b. Check for fluid leakage.
c. Check wheel alignment.