Power Steering Gear Replacement

^ Tool Required:
- J 35917 Tie Rod Puller/Ball Joint Remover
- Or Equivalent


Remove or Disconnect
1. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
2. Tire and wheel.
3. Intermediate shaft lower bolt at steering gear.

WARNING: 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.

CAUTION: Set steering shaft so block tooth on upper steering shaft is at the 12 o'clock position, wheels on vehicle are straight ahead and set ignition switch to "LOCK" position. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the coil.

4. Intermediate shaft from stub shaft.

CAUTION: Use only the recommended tools for separating tie rod ends from strut. Failure to use recommended tools may cause damage to the tie rod and seal.

5. Both tie rod ends from knuckle using the Tie Rod Puller/Ball Joint Remover.
6. Support frame using jack stands.

CAUTION: Do not lower rear of frame too far as damage to engine components nearest to the cowl may result.

7. Rear frame mount bolts and lower rear of frame up to 128 mm (5 inches).
8. Heat shield screws and heat shield.
9. Pipe retaining clip from steering gear.
10. Inlet pipes and outlet line at steering gear.
11. Remaining brackets and clips.
12. Rack and pinion mounting bolts and nuts.
13. Rack and pinion through left wheel opening.


Install or Connect
1. Rack and pinion through left wheel opening.
2. Rack and pinion mounting bolts and nuts.
^ Tighten bolts to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
3. Retaining brackets and clips.
4. Inlet pipe and inlet hose fittings and seals to steering gear.
^ Inspect O-rings, replace as necessary.
^ Tighten fittings to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
5. Pipe retaining clip to steering gear.
6. Front heat shield and screws.
^ Tighten screws to 6 Nm (54 inch lbs.).
7. Raise frame and install rear frame bolts.
8. Remove stands.
9. Tie rod ends.
10. Intermediate shaft to stub shaft.

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

CAUTION: Set steering shaft so block tooth on upper steering shaft is at the 12 o'clock position, wheels on vehicle are straight ahead and set ignition switch to "LOCK" position. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the coil.

11. Intermediate shaft bolt.
^Tighten bolt to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
12. Left tire and wheel.
13. Lower vehicle.
14. Fill with fluid.
15. Bleed air from system.
^ Inspect for leaks.
^ Adjust toe as necessary.