Manual Steering Rack and Pinion Replacement

Rack and Pinion Replacement

Tools Required
^ KM-507-C Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Position the tires straight ahead by turning the steering wheel.
3. Remove the intermediate shaft.
4. Remove the front tires.





5. Remove the outer tie rod hex nuts. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement.

Ball Joint Separation:

6. Remove the ball joint hex nuts and disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the knuckle by removing the stabilizer shaft link assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.





7. Remove the cross member by removing the nuts and bolts to the underbody.





8. Remove the rack and pinion assembly by disconnecting the steering gear retaining bracket nuts.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the rack and pinion assembly by connecting the steering gear retaining bracket nuts.
^ Tighten the steering gear retaining bracket nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the cross member by tightening the nuts and bolts to the underbody.
^ Tighten the cross member by tightening the nuts and bolts to the underbody to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).

Ball Joint Separation:

3. Install the ball joint hex nuts and connect the stabilizer shaft to the knuckle by tightening the bolt with stabilizer shaft link assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
^ Tighten the ball joint hex nuts to knuckle to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
^ Tighten the bolts of stabilizer shaft to the knuckle to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).





4. Install the outer tie rod hex nuts.
^ Tighten the outer tie rod hex nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
5. Install the front tires.





6. Install the intermediate shaft.
7. Install the steering wheel and column.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Inspect the vehicle. Refer to Preliminary Alignment Inspection.
10. Measure the wheel alignment.
11. If necessary, adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment.