Removal and Installation
Steering Gearbox Installation
1. Install the pinion shaft grommet (A) on the valve housing.
NOTE: If the return line (B) is removed, install it.
2. Slide the steering gearbox (A) between the front suspension subframe and body from the driver's side. Place the gearbox in position on the front suspension subframe.
3. Connect the feed line (A), and tighten the 16 mm flare nut (B) to the specified torque.
4. Install the gearbox stiffener bracket (A) on the front suspension subframe, and tighten the bolts and nut to the specified torque.
5. Loosely install the two 10 mm flange bolts on the left side of the gearbox.
6. Install the mounting cushion (A) on the right side of the gearbox.
7. Install the mounting bracket (B) over the mounting cushion, then install the two 10 mm flange bolts (C). Tighten the four 10 mm flange bolts for the gearbox to the specified torque.
8. Connect the return hose (A) securely, and tighten the adjustable hose clamp (B).
9. Install the P/S line mounting brackets (A) on the front suspension subframe and gearbox mounting bracket.
10. Carefully raise the front suspension subframe with the special tool and the transmission jack or the powertrain lift until the subframe is in position.
11. Install the front suspension subframe rear brackets (A). Tighten the 12 mm flange bolts (B) and 14 mm special bolts (C) on right and left of the vehicle to the specified torque.
12. Install the front suspension subframe front brackets (A) with 12 mm flange bolts (B) and 14 mm special bolts (C), and tighten to the specified torque.
13. Lower the front suspension subframe supporting the transmission jack or the powertrain lift.
14. Install the splash shield (A).
15. Install the propeller shaft protector (A).
16. Connect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch connector (A).
17. Connect the under-floor three way catalytic converter (TWC) (A) to the muffler (B). Install the new 10 mm self-locking nuts and tighten them to the specified torque.
18. Install the front suspension subframe stiffener plate (A) and tighten to the specified torque.
19. Install the 10 mm flange bolts on the engine side mount bracket (A).
20. Connect the pump outlet hose (A) to the power steering pump, and install the feed hose clamp (B).
21. Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads. Reconnect the tie-rod ends (A) to the steering knuckles. Install the 12 mm nut (B) and tighten it.
22. Install the new cotter pin (C) and bend it as shown.
23. Center the steering rack within its stroke.
24. Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto the steering shaft (A) (line up the bolt hole (B) with the flat portion (C) on the shaft), and loosely install the upper joint bolt.
25. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft taking care to align the gap (D) within the angle,
26. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft then loosely install the lower joint bolt (C).
27. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated, then tighten the lower joint bolt to the specified torque.
28. Tighten the upper joint bolt (D) to the specified torque.
29. Install the steering joint cover A.
30. Install the steering wheel.
31. Install the front wheel, then set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
32. Connect the negative battery cable.
^ Do the power window control unit reset procedure.
^ Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the audio presets.
^ Non-navigation system equipped vehicles: Set the clock.
33. Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed air from the system.
34. After installation, do the following checks.
^ Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to warm up to the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks.
^ Do the front toe inspection.
^ Check the steering wheel spoke angle. Adjust by turning the right and left tie-rods equally if necessary.