Steering Gear: Service and Repair

Steering Gear













Removal

NOTICE: When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.

1. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter(R) 28-75-1 or equivalent).

Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.





2. Remove the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to Front Suspension &/or Steering Knuckle.

3. Remove the pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolt.
- Discard the 2 seals.

4. Release the clamp and disconnect the return hose from the steering gear.

5. Remove the 2 bolts and the steering gear heat shield.

6. Remove the 3 pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolts.

7. Remove and discard the 4 steering gear bolts.
- Remove the steering gear.

Installation

1. NOTE: When installing a new steering gear, install a new steering gear turn tube heat wrap.

Position the steering gear and tighten the 4 steering gear bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.





2. NOTICE: New seals must be installed any time the pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump and/or the steering gear or a fluid leak may occur.

Install the pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolt.

- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

3. Install the 3 pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

4. Release the clamp and connect the return hose to the steering gear.

5. Install the steering gear heat shield and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

6. Install the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to Front Suspension &/or Steering Knuckle.

7. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Steering.