Steering Gearbox Installation

Steering Gearbox Installation

Special Tools Required

- Subframe Alignment Pin 070AG-SJAA10S

1. Before installing the steering gearbox, make sure that no power steering fluid is on the mating surface of the steering gearbox and the front subframe. To prevent the gearbox mounting bolts from loosening after the installation, remove any power steering fluid from the mount cushions and bolt holes.

2. Wrap vinyl tape over the splines on the pinion shaft (A).





3. Install the pinion shaft grommet (B) on the top of the valve housing.

4. Install the return line joint (C) if removed.

5. Slide the steering gearbox (A) between the front subframe and body from the driver's side.






6. Carefully move the steering gearbox (A) toward the passenger's side until the pinion shaft clears the fenderwell opening on the body.





7. Continue moving the gearbox toward the passenger's side until the steering gearbox is in position.

8. Loosely tighten the new left rear subframe mounting bolt (A) and the new stiffener mounting bolt (B); insert the 15.7 mm side of the subframe alignment pin (070AG-SJAA10S) through the positioning hole (C) on the rear stiffener, through the positioning hole (D) on the subframe, and into the positioning hole (E) on the body, then tighten the right rear subframe mounting bolt.





9. Loosely tighten the new right rear subframe mounting bolt and the new stiffener mounting bolt with the same procedure as the left rear using the subframe alignment pin.

10. Loosely tighten the right and left front new subframe mounting bolts (A) and the stiffener mounting bolts (B).






11. Using the subframe alignment pin, tighten the rear-driver's side subframe mounting bolt (A) to the specified torque.





12. Using the subframe alignment pin, tighten the rear-passenger's side subframe mounting bolt (B) to the specified torque.

13. Tighten the front subframe mounting bolts (C) to the specified torque.

NOTE: Check all of the front subframe mounting bolts, and retighten if necessary.

14. Tighten the front and rear stiffener mounting bolts (D) to the specified torque.

NOTE: Before tightening the stiffener mounting bolts, check that the positioning holes and slot are aligned using the subframe alignment pin.

15. Loosely tighten new lower transmission mount bolt (A).





16. Lower the transmission jack supporting the front subframe.

17. Install the gearbox stiffener bracket (A) on the driver's side of the front subframe, and tighten the bolts and nut to the specified torque.






18. Loosely install the new mounting bolts (A) on the driver's side of the steering gearbox.






19. Position the cutout (A) on the mounting cushion (B) as shown, and install it on the passenger's side of the steering gearbox.





20. Install the gearbox mounting bracket (C) over the mounting cushion, and loosely install the mounting bolts (D).

21. Tighten the mounting bolts on both sides of the steering gearbox to the specified torque alternately in two steps.

22. Install the ground cable bolt (A) to the transmission.






23. Install the new rear engine mount bolts (A) and the rear engine mount bolts (B) to the rear engine mount base bracket.





24. Connect the rear engine mount actuator connector (C).

25. Tighten the front engine mount bolt (A), then install the front engine mount stop (B) with the new mounting nuts (C), and connect the front engine mount actuator connector (D) and the harness clamps (E).






26. Install the inlet line clamp bolts (A), and tighten to the specified torque.





27. Install exhaust pipe A Service and Repair.

28. 4WD: Install the propeller shaft and propeller shaft protectors .

29. Install the front subframe stiffener (A) with new mounting bolts (B), and tighten to the specified torque.





30. Install the front splash shield Splash Shield Replacement.

31. Lower the vehicle.

32. Remove the engine support hanger, then install the cowl top side lid on both sides.

33. Tighten the lower transmission mount bolt to the specified torque.

34. Connect the stabilizer links (A) to the stabilizer bar.






35. Connect the return hose (A) securely, and tighten the adjustable hose clamp (B).





36. Connect the inlet line (C), and tighten the 16 mm flare nut (D) to the specified torque Hydraulic Power Steering Hose, Line, And Pressure Switch Replacement.

37. On both sides, wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads. Reconnect the tie-rod ball joint (A) to the knuckle. Install the new nut (B), and tighten it to the specified torque.





38. Install a new cotter pin (C), and bend it as shown.

39. Install the front wheels, then set the wheels in the straight ahead position.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.

40. Center the steering rack within its stroke.

41. Cut the wire (A).





42. Slip the lower end of the steering joint (B) onto the pinion shaft (C) taking care to align the gap (D) within the angle.

43. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft, then loosely install the joint bolt (C). Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.





44. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated, then tighten the joint bolt to the specified torque.

45. Install the steering joint cover (A).





46. Set the carpet (B).

47. Install the center console trim Center Console Removal/Installation.

48. Install the footrest Service and Repair.

49. Install the dashboard driver's lower cover Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover Removal/Installation.

50. Install the steering wheel Steering Wheel Installation, and the driver's airbag Driver's Airbag Replacement.

51. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures, and do these tasks:

- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).The SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds, and then go off.
- Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
- Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.

52. Fill the system with power steering fluid Testing and Inspection, and bleed the air from the system.

53. Install the engine cover.

54. Reinstall the support strut to the proper locations on the hood.

55. After installation, check these items.

- Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to warm up the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Leakage Inspection.
- Check the steering wheel spoke angle.If steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft serrations.
- Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center telescopic position, then do the front toe inspection.