Power Steering Gear Replacement

Power Steering Gear Replacement

Tools Required
^ J24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Remove the tires and wheels.





4. Remove the outer tie rods retaining nuts.





5. Notice: 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.

Disconnect the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles using J24319-B.
6. Remove the steering gear crossmember.
7. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.





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.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the outer tie rods.





2. Install the power steering gear to the vehicle.

3. Notice: Refer to Fastener in Service Precautions.

Install the power steering gear mounting bolts.
Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts 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.
Tighten the power steering hose assembly to power steering gear retaining bolt to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
7. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
8. Install the steering gear crossmember.





9. Connect the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.
10. Install the outer tie rods to steering knuckles retaining nuts.
Tighten the outer tie rods to steering knuckles retaining nuts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the tires and wheels.
12. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Bleed the power steering system.
15. Adjust the front toe.