Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering)

Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering LY7)

Tools Required

J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure

Notice: Secure the steering wheel utilizing 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

^ The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.

Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position, support it from movement.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the front tires and wheels.




3. Remove the intermediate shaft to steering gear pinch bolt. Discard the bolt.

Important: Secure the steering wheel in the straight forward position before separating the intermediate shaft from the steering gear, or damage to the SIR coil will occur.

4. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
5. Remove the tie rod end castle nuts.





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.

6. Using the J 24319-B, separate the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles.




7. Remove the transaxle brace bolt.




8. Remove the middle transaxle mount to transaxle bolt and position the transaxle brace aside.




9. Loosen the transaxle mount through bolt.




10. Remove the 2 remaining transaxle mount to transaxle bolts.




11. Remove the 3 transaxle bracket to cradle/frame nuts.
12. Position the transaxle bracket and rear mount aside.




13. Remove the bolt and disconnect the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe/hoses from the power steering gear. Cap off the pipe/hoses and position aside.
14. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts, nuts, and washers from the gear.

Important: The power steering gear will need to be rotated while it is removed through the LH wheel opening.

15. Remove the power steering gear through the LH wheel opening.
16. If the power steering gear is to be replaced, transfer the outer tie rod ends to the new steering gear.

Installation Procedure

Important: The power steering gear will need to be rotated while it is installed through the LH wheel opening.

1. Position the power steering gear into the vehicle.
2. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts, nuts and washers to the power steering gear.

Tighten the mounting bolts/nuts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).




4. Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe/hoses to the power steering gear and install the bolt.

Tighten the pipe/hose to power steering gear bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).




5. Install the new intermediate steering shaft to steering gear pinch bolt.

Tighten the pinch bolt to 49 N.m (36 lb ft).

6. Position the transaxle bracket and rear mount back to their original position.




7. Install the 3 transaxle bracket to cradle/frame nuts.

Tighten the transaxle bracket to cradle/frame nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




8. Install the 2 transaxle mount to transaxle bolts.




9. Position the transaxle brace and install the remaining transaxle mount to transaxle bolt.

Tighten the 3 transaxle mount to transaxle bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




10. Install the transaxle brace bolt.

Tighten the transaxle brace bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




11. Tighten the transaxle mount through bolt.

Tighten the transaxle mount through bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

12. Position the outer tie rod ends into the steering knuckles.

Important: Hold the ball stud from turning during installation of the castle nut.

13. Install new torque castle nuts to the tie rod end ball studs.

Tighten the castle nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) plus an additional 90 degree rotation.

14. Install the front tires and wheels.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
17. Measure the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment.