Steering Gear Replacement

Steering Gear Replacement

Special Tools

J 33432-A Leaf Spring Compressor

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
4. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (Front Suspension).
6. Remove the power steering pressure and return hoses from the power steering gear.
7. Remove the power steering line hold-downs from the crossmember.
8. Remove the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the two front crossmember mounting nuts.
10. Using hand tools only, LOOSEN, Do Not Remove, the two rear crossmember mounting nuts 10 mm (0.394 inch).
11. Disconnect the height sensor arm to the control arm.
12. Use a utility stand to support the front of the crossmember.
13. Using the J 33432-A , by compressing the coil spring, it will allow the crossmember to lower enough to properly remove the gear.
14. Remove the lower shock mounting bolts.
15. Remove the brake pipe bracket for the left front brake caliper from the crossmember.
16. Remove the plastic brake pipe hold-down for the right front brake pipe.
17. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts (3) and nuts (2).
18. Maneuver the power steering gear around the brake lines (1) from the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the power steering gear (1) into the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts (3) and nuts (2) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
3. Install the lower shock mounting bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (With F55) (Shock Absorber Replacement (With F55)).
4. Raise the crossmember by the utility stand and remove J 33432-A .
5. Install all of the crossmember mounting nuts, using hand tools only, to 110 Nm (81 lb ft).
6. Install the brake pipe bracket for the left front brake caliper to the crossmember.
7. Install the plastic brake pipe hold-down for the right front brake pipe.
8. Install the brake BPMV bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear and tighten the fittings to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
10. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering gear and tighten the fittings to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
11. Install the power steering hold-downs to the crossmember.
12. Install the stabilizer shaft to the crossmember. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (Front Suspension).
13. Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).
14. Connect the height sensor arm to the control arm.
15. Connect the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
16. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).
19. Adjust the front wheel toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment (Service and Repair).