Steering Gearbox Installation
Steering Gearbox Installation1. Place the gearbox in position on the front subframe.
2. Loosely install the stiffener plates (A) and gearbox mounting bolts on the left side of the steering gearbox.
3. Position the cutout (A) on the mounting cushion (B) as shown, and install it on the right side of the steering gearbox securely.
4. Install the gearbox mounting bracket (C) over the mounting cushion, and loosely install the two 10 mm bolts.
5. Tighten the 10 mm bolts on the both sides of the steering gearbox to specified torque alternately in two or more steps.
6. Install the pinion shaft grommet (A). Align the slot in the pinion shaft grommet with the lug portion (B) on the valve housing. The grommet must not have a gap at the mating surface of the grommet and valve housing.
7. Carefully raise the front subframe with the front subframe adaptor and the transmission jack or the powertrain lift until the subframe is in position, then loosely install new subframe mounting bolts.
NOTE: Be sure that the pinion shaft grommet is in place securely. Make sure the pinion shaft grommet is not turned up. Incorrect installation can cause leakage of water, mud, and noise.
8. Align the front subframe reference marks (A) to the body (B), as noted during removal.
9. Tighten the new front subframe rear mounting bolts (A) to the specified torque.
10. Tighten the new front subframe front mounting bolts (A) to the specified torque.
11. Install the new lower torque rod bracket bolts (A), and tighten to the specified torque.
12. Install the new front subframe middle mount bolt (A) on the left side, and tighten it to the specified torque.
13. Install the new front subframe middle mount bolt (A) on the right side, and tighten it to the specified torque.
14. Connect the lower arm (A) to the lower ball joint (B).
15. Install anew flange bolt and the new flange nuts. After lightly tightening all three fasteners, tighten them to the specified torque in the following order; the flange nut on the front (C), the flange nut on the rear (D), then the flange bolt (E).
16. Connect the inlet line (A), and loosely install the 18 mm flare nut (B). Do not tighten the flare nut to the specified torque yet.
17. Connect the return hose (C) securely, and tighten the adjustable hose clamp (D).
18. Install the inlet line clamp bolt (A). Install the return line holder (B), and the return line clamp bolt (C) on the front subframe.
NOTE: Make sure that there is no interference between the inlet line, the return line, and any other parts.
19. Retighten the inlet line 18 mm flare nut to the specified torque value,
20. Install the front splash shield.
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. Install the pump outlet hose clamp (A).
24. Remove the engine hanger, support bolt, and support hanger from the vehicle.
25. Center the steering rack within its stroke in the steering joint connection.
26. With the rack in the straight ahead driving position, cut the wire (A) and slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft (B) in the range shown.
27. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft, and loosely install the joint bolt (C). Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated. Tighten the steering joint bolt to the specified torque.
28. Install the steering joint cover (A).
29. Install the driver's dashboard undercover.
30. Install the front wheel, then set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
31. Install the steering wheel.
32. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (A) on the cylinder head.
33. Install the air cleaner housing.
34. Install the under-cowl panel and cowl cover.
35. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery and do these items:
^ Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
^ Enter the anti-theft code for the audio or navigation system, then enter the audio presets.
^ Set the clock.
^ Make sure the horn and turn signal switch work properly.
^ Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
^ Make sure the steering wheel is centered.
36. Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed air from the system.
37. After installation, do the following checks:
^ Start the engine, and let it idle. Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to warm up to the fluid. Check the steering gearbox for leaks.
^ 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, then adjust the front toe by turning the tie-rod ends, if necessary.
^ Check the front toe inspection.