Power Steering Gear Replacment

Power Steering Gear Replacement

Tools Required
J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Remove the tires and wheels.





4. Remove outer tie rods retaining nuts.

Notice: Do not attempt disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.





5. Disconnect the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles using J 24319-B.





6. Remove the lower intermediate shaft retaining bolt from the power steering gear.
7. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
8. Remove the steering gear crossmember.
9. Remove the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear retaining bolt.
10. Remove the power steering hose assembly from the power steering gear.
11. Support the power steering gear.





12. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.





13. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle.
14. Loosen the outer tie rods jam nuts (1).





15. Remove the outer tie rods (2) from the inner tie rods (3). Discard jam nut.

Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the inner tie rod (3) threads with a suitable chassis lubricant before installing the outer tie rod (2).
2. Install the new jam nuts (1) to the outer tie rods.





3. Install the outer tie rods (2) to the inner tie rods (3).
4. Install the power steering gear to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





5. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the support from the power steering gear.
7. Install the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear.
8. Install the power steering hose assembly to power steering gear retaining bolt.
^ Tighten the power steering hose assembly to power steering gear retaining bolt to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).





9. Install the steering gear crossmember.
^ Front in Frame and Underbody.
10. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.





11. Install the lower intermediate shaft retaining bolt to the power steering gear.
^ Tighten the lower intermediate shaft retaining bolt to the power steering gear to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
12. Connect the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.





13. Install the outer tie rods to steering knuckles retaining nuts.
^ Tighten the outer tie rods to steering knuckles retaining nuts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the tires and wheels.
15. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Bleed the power steering system.
18. Adjust the front toe.