Steering Gear Replacement

Steering Gear Replacement

Special Tools

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




4. Remove and discard the outer tie rod retaining nuts.





Caution: Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.

5. Disconnect the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles using J 24319-B .
6. Remove the steering gear crossmember. Refer to Front Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement (Front Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement).
7. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).




8. Remove the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear retaining bolt.
9. Remove the power steering hose assembly from the power steering gear.
10. Support the power steering gear.




11. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
12. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle.
13. Remove the outer tie rods from the inner tie rods. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).

Installation Procedure

1. Install the outer tie rods. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).




2. Install the power steering gear to the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts and tighten to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).




4. Remove the support from the power steering gear.
5. Install the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear.
6. Install the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear retaining bolt and tighten to 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.).
7. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).
8. Install the steering gear crossmember. Refer to Front Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement (Front Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement).




9. Connect the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.
10. Install the new outer tie rod retaining nuts and tighten to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
12. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).
15. It is not necessary to adjust the front toe unless a tie rod end or the steering gear has been replaced. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment (Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment).
16. Lower the vehicle.