Removal and Replacement

Steering Gear

Service Repair No - 57.10.01






Removal

1. Center steering wheel.
^ Lock in position, remove the ignition key.
2. Loosen the steering column lower shaft upper bolt.






3. Release the steering column lower shaft from the steering gear.
^ Remove the steering column lower shaft lower bolt.






CAUTION: If power steering fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

4. Disconnect the power assisted steering (PAS) return hose from the steering gear.
^ Position a suitable container to collect any power steering fluid spillage.






5. Disconnect the PAS feed pipe from the steering gear.






6. Raise and support the vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

7. If installed, remove the engine undertray.
8. Remove the panhard rod.
^ Remove the 2 panhard rod nuts and bolts.
^ Discard the 2 panhard rod nuts.

CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.

9. Using the special tool, release the drag link from the drop arm.
^ Remove the split pin.
^ Remove the drag link to drop arm nut.






10. Remove the tie bar.







11. With assistance, remove the steering gear.
^ Release the 2 tab washers.
^ Remove and discard the 4 steering gear bolts.
^ Remove and discard the 2 tab washers.







NOTE: When installing a reconditioned steering gear, complete steps 12,13, and 14.

12. Release the drop arm nut lock washer.
13. Remove and discard the drop arm nut.
^ Discard the arm nut lock washer.
14. Using the special tool, remove the drop arm from the steering gear.






Installation

1. Clean the drop arm and steering gear mating faces.

NOTE: Install a new nut and lock washer.

2. Install the drop arm to the steering gear.
^ Install the lock washer.
^ Install but do not fully tighten the drop arm nut.
3. Install the centralizing bolt to the steering gear.






4. Secure the drop arm in a suitable vice.
5. Tighten the drop arm nut to 176 Nm (130ft. lbs.)
6. Secure the drop arm nut using the lock washer.
7. Remove the steering gear assembly from the vice.

NOTE: Install new bolts and tab washers.

8. With assistance, install the steering gear.
^ Install the tab washers.
^ Install the steering gear bolts and tighten to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
9. Secure the steering gear bolts using tab washers.
10. Install the tie bar to the steering gear.
^ Loosely install the nuts and bolts.
11. Tighten the tie bar to panhard rod mount bracket nut to 83 Nm (61 ft. lbs.)
12. Tighten the tie bar to steering gear nuts and bolts to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
13. Secure the drag link to the drop arm.
^ Install the nut and tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
^ Install the split pin.

NOTE: Install new nuts.

14. Install the panhard rod.
^ Tighten the nuts and bolts to 230 Nm (178 ft. lbs.)

CAUTION: If the power steering fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

NOTE: Inspect the O-ring seal, if there is any indication of damage install a new seal.

15. Connect the PAS feed pipe to steering gear.
^ Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
16. Connect PAS return hose to the steering gear.
^ Tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
17. Check the alignment and install the steering column lower shaft to the steering gear.
^ Install the steering column lower shaft lower bolt and tighten to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
18. Tighten the steering column lower shaft upper bolt to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
19. Remove the centralizing bolt from the steering gear.
20. If installed: Install the engine undertray.
21. Refill and bleed the PAS system.