Steering Gear: Service and Repair

Power Steering Gear Replacement

Tools Required

J24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure

1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (4 Lug Wheel) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel).





Important: Do not rotate the intermediate shaft once separated from the gear. Possible damage or a malfunction could occur.

5. Remove the steering gear to intermediate shaft pinch bolt and discard.
6. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.




7. Remove both steering gear outer tie rod to knuckle nuts and discard the nuts.





Important: Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge type tool.

8. Use the J 24319-B to separate the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles.




9. Remove the steering gear bolts.
10. Remove the rear transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement.
11. Carefully remove the steering gear from the frame and the vehicle through the left hand wheel opening.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the steering gear to the frame through the left hand wheel opening.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the steering gear bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

3. Install the rear transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement.




4. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
5. Install a new intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

Tighten the bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).




6. Install the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.
7. Install new outer tie rod nuts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

8. Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (4 Lug Wheel) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Remove the strap from the steering wheel.
11. Adjust the toe if necessary. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment.