Power Steering Gear Replacement
Power Steering Gear ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Remove the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) bracket.
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the tires and wheels.
4. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles.
5. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the crossmember.
7. Remove the following components from the power steering gear:
- The power steering pressure hose.
- The power steering return hose.
8. Remove the electrical connectors from the crossmember.
9. Remove the brake pipes from the crossmember.
10. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts (3) and nuts (2).
11. Using hand tools only, LOOSEN, Do Not Remove, the four crossmember mounting nuts 10 mm (0.394 inch).
12. Remove the power steering gear (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.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts (3) and nuts (2).
- Tighten the nuts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the crossmember mounting nuts.
- Tighten the nuts, using hand tools only, to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the brake pipes to the crossmember.
5. Install the electrical connectors to the crossmember.
6. Install the following components to the power steering gear:
- The power steering pressure hose.
- The power steering return hose.
7. Install the stabilizer shaft to the crossmember.
8. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt to the power steering gear.
9. Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles.
10. Install the tires and wheels.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) bracket.
13. Bleed the power steering system.
14. Adjust the front wheel toe.