Steering Gear: Service and Repair

Power Steering Gear Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 44015 Tie Rod installer
- SA91100C Tie Rod Separator

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 SA91100C, 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. On CVT equipped vehicles, remove the shift cable clip from the steering gear.





10. Remove the steering gear to cradle mounting bolts.
11. Remove the steering gear through the right side of the vehicle.
12. 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. On CVT equipped vehicles, install the shift cable clip to the steering gear.
6. 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.).





7. Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar.





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

Using the J 44015, seat the ball stud taper to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).





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

Remove the J 44015 and install a new nuts.
^ Tighten the nut to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the front tires and wheels.
11. Check the front wheel alignment and align as necessary.
12. Lower the vehicle.