Steering Gear - Installation

REAR-WHEEL-DRIVE





1. If necessary, install outer tie rods from original gear to replacement inner tie rods. Install each outer tie rod same amount of threads as it was installed on original gear. This will get toe setting close, saving some time when toe is set later in this procedure.
2. Lift steering gear (2) into mounted position and install steering gear mounting bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).






NOTE: Always use a NEW O-ring on the ends of the steering hoses.

3. Lubricate NEW O-ring on end of return hose with clean power steering fluid.
4. Install return hose (3) to steering gear (1). Tighten tube nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
5. Lubricate NEW O-ring on end of pressure hose with clean power steering fluid.
6. Install pressure hose (2) to steering gear (1). Tighten tube nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).






CAUTION: Prior to coupling installation, make sure gear is centered in its travel to match clockspring centering in steering column.

7. Align coupling (2) with input shaft (3) and install steering coupling. Install NEW pinch bolt. Tighten bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).





8. Install each outer tie rod end (5) to its knuckle (2). Install nuts (1) and tighten to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).





9. Install tire and wheel assemblies (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.) (Police - 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.)). Tires and Wheels - Installation
10. Lower vehicle.





11. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. Battery System - Battery Reconnection
12. Fill and bleed power steering system. Power Steering System Bleeding
13. Perform wheel alignment setting toe to specifications. Service and Repair





14. Tighten both tie rod jam nuts (3) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).