Procedures

Rack and Pinion Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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 Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).

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 (Service and Repair).

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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the rack and pinion assembly by connecting the steering gear retaining bracket nuts and tightening to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

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

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 (Service and Repair). Tighten the ball joint hex nuts to knuckle to 45 Nm (33 lb ft) . Tighten the bolts of stabilizer shaft to the knuckle to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).

4. Install the outer tie rod hex nuts and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).
5. Install the front tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).

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 (Testing and Inspection).
10. Measure the wheel alignment.
11. If necessary, adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment (Service and Repair).