On-Vehicle Service

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
2. Special security wheel lock nuts, if equipped.
3. Tire and wheels.
4. Place drain pan under steering gear (1).
5. Inlet and outlet hoses from steering gear. Refer to "Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hoses".
6. Steering gear outer tie rod from steering knuckle.
7. Steering gear coupling shaft from steering gear.
8. Nuts (26) and bolts/screws (27).
9. Steering gear (1).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, cap or plug all openings of components. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.

1. Position steering gear (1) to crossmember (34).
^ Adjust the steering gear (1) so it aligns as straight as possible with steering gear coupling shaft.
2. Hand start bolts/screws (27) and nuts (26).
3. Position back-up wrench to nuts (26).
Tighten bolts/screws (27) to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
4. Steering gear to steering gear coupling shaft.
5. Steering gear outer tie rods to steering knuckles.
6. Inlet and hoses to steering gear. Refer to "Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hoses".
7. Tire and wheels.
8. Special security wheel lock nuts, if equipped.
9. Lower vehicle.
10. Refill and bleed power steering system. Refer to "Bleeding the Power Steering System".