Steering Gear Assembly Line (Right or Left)

Power Steering Hose Routing:

Tools Required:
J28467-A Engine Support Fixture
J28467-90 Adapters
J36462 Adapter Leg

Remove or Disconnect

1. Air cleaner and duct assembly.
2. Install J 28467-A, J 28467-90 and J 36462.
3. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
4. Right and left front wheel and tire assembly.
5. Electrical connection from steering gear pressure switch.

CAUTION: Failure to disconnect intermediate shaft from rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.

6. Intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt at steering gear.
7. Loosen right side engine splash shield.
8. Both left and right sides tie rod nuts and tie rods from steering knuckles.
9. Exhaust pipe and catalytic converter assembly.
10. Support rear of frame, use jackstands.
11. Both rear frame bolts.
12. Lower rear of frame 76.2 mm (3 inches).
13. Steering gear heat shield.
14. Power steering lines clamp from steering gear assembly.
15. Line from steering gear assembly.

Install or Connect

1. Line to steering gear assembly.
2. Line clamp and lines to steering gear assembly.
3. Steering gear heat shield and screws.

Tighten
^ Screws to 6 N.m (54 lb. in.).

4. Raise frame and align steering gear stub shaft to intermediate steering shaft.
5. Both rear frame bolts.
6. Remove frame jackstand.
7. Exhaust pipe and converter.
8. Both tie rod ends and nuts to steering knuckles.
9. Tighten right side engine splash shield.

CAUTION: When installing the intermediate shaft make sure the shaft is seated prior to pinch bolt installation. If the pinch bolt is inserted into the coupling before shaft installation, the two mating shafts may disengage.

10. Intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.

Tighten
^ Bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb. ft.).

11. Electrical connection to steering gear pressure switch.
12. Both front wheel and tire assembly.
13. Lower vehicle.
14. Remove J 28467-A, 1 28467-90 and J 36462.
15. Air cleaner assembly.

Adjust
^ Bleed power steering system.

Inspect
^ For leaks.