Power Steering Gear Replacement
Power Steering Gear Replacement
Special Tools
J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
Removal Procedure
Notice: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.
1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position, support it from movement, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
5. Remove the outer tie rod castle nuts.
Important: Do not free the ball stud from the steering knuckle by use of a pickle fork or a wedge type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.
6. Using J 24319-B, separate the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles.
7. Move the intermediate shaft seal up onto the intermediate to gain access to the power steering gear pinch bolt.
8. Remove the pinch bolt and separate the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
Notice: Do not lower the rear of the frame too far as damage to the engine components nearest to the cowl may result.
9. Place a jack stand at the rear of the cradle support.
10. Remove the 2 rear cradle support bolts.
11. Using the jack stand, lower the rear of the cradle support for clearance.
12. Remove the 2 power steering gear heat shield bolts and the shield.
13. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose (1) and the power steering cooler pipe/hose (2) from the power steering gear (3). Discard the O-ring seals.
14. Remove the power steering gear mounting nuts (1) and bolts (2).
15. Remove the power steering gear through the vehicle left side wheel opening.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the power steering gear to the vehicle through the left side wheel opening.
Important: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
^ The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust.
^ The fastener develops 2 N.m (18 lb in) of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
Install the power steering gear mounting nuts (1) and bolts (2).
Tighten the power steering gear nuts (1) and bolts (2) to 60 N.m (44 lb ft) plus 60 degrees.
2. Using NEW O-ring seals, connect the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose and power steering cooler pipe/hose to the power steering gear.
^ Tighten the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
^ Tighten the power steering cooler pipe/hose fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
3. Position the steering gear heat shield and install the 2 bolts.
Tighten the steering gear heat shield bolts to 14 N.m (124 lb in).
4. Using the jack stand, raise the rear of the cradle support.
5. Install the 2 rear cradle support bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 165 N.m (122 lb ft).
6. Remove the jack stand.
7. Position the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and install the pinch bolt.
Tighten the bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
8. Position the outer tie rod ends into the steering knuckles.
9. Install the outer tie rod end castle nuts.
Important: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
^ The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust.
^ The fastener develops 2 N.m (18 lb in) of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.
Important: Ensure that 2.5-4.5 tie rod end threads are visible beyond the tie rod nut nylon.
Tighten the outer tie rod end castle nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) + 120 degrees (2 flats).
10. Install the stabilizer shaft.
11. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Fill and bleed the air from the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
14. Inspect and adjust front toe as necessary.