Power Steering Gear Replacement

Power Steering Gear Replacement
^ Tools Required
- J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front tires.

3. Remove both outer tie rod to steering knuckle nuts. Discard the nuts.

4. Notice: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.

Important: Hold the ball stud to prevent turning during removal of the nut.

Using the J 24319-B, separate the tie rods from the steering knuckles.

5. Rotate the intermediate steering shaft in order to gain access to the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
6. Remove the intermediate to steering gear pinch bolt. Discard the bolt.
7. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.

8. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar.

9. Remove the steering gear to cradle mounting bolts.
10. Remove the steering gear through the right side of the vehicle.
11. With heat shield equipped steering gears, remove the heat shield. Save for installation.

Installation Procedure
1. If applicable, install the heat shield.

2. Important: Ensure the stabilizer is swung in the upmost position for gear clearance.

Install the steering gear from the right side of the vehicle.

3. Center the gear mounting bushings into the cradle supports.

4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Hand start both steering gear to cradle mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).

5. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and install a new pinch bolt.
^ Tighten the intermediate pinch bolt to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).

6. Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar.

7. Important: Hold the ball stud to prevent turning during installation of the nut.

Connect the tie rod to the knuckle and install a new nut.
^ Tighten the nut to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the front tires and wheels.
9. Check the front wheel alignment and align as necessary.
10. Lower the vehicle.