Installation Procedure
- Install the steering gear to the vehicle.
- Install the steering gear insulator (3) to the steering gear.
- Install the steering gear insulator retaining bracket (2) to the steering gear insulator (3).
- Install the steering gear to subframe retaining bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the Bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
- Remove the plug from the steering gear outlet pipe (5).
- Install the NEW copper sealing washers (4).
- Install the power steering gear outlet pipe to power steering gear retaining banjo bolt (3).
Tighten: Tighten the banjo bolt to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Remove the plug from the steering gear inlet pipe (6).
- Install the NEW copper sealing washers (1).
- Install the power steering gear inlet pipe to power steering gear retaining banjo bolt (2).
Tighten: Tighten the banjo bolt to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Remove the container with the drained fluid from the vehicle.
- Install the driver side caster arm (1) to the steering knuckle (2).
- Install the driver side front castor arm ball joint to steering knuckle NEW retaining nut (3).
Install the NEW driver side caster arm to steering knuckle retaining nut (3).
Tighten:
- First Pass: Tighten the nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Final Pass: Tighten the nut an additional 60 degrees using E7115 .
- Align the reference mark (3) on the intermediate steering shaft (1) and the reference mark (3) on the pinion shaft (4).
- Connect the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the pinion shaft (4).
- Install the NEW intermediate steering shaft to pinion shaft retaining bolt (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the tie rod end (3) to the steering gear assembly (1)
- Connect the tie rod end (3) to the steering knuckle (4).
- Install the NEW tie rod end to steering knuckle retaining nut (5).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
- Repeat steps 17 to 19 on the opposite side of the vehicle.
- Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
- Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the power steering gear inlet pipe bracket to subframe retaining bolt (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the power steering gear outlet pipe bracket to subframe retaining bolt (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAXIMUM level marking.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
- Check for power steering fluid leaks.
- Install the air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .
- Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Bounce the vehicle several times to settle the suspension.
- Check and adjust the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
- Tighten the tie rod end lock nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
IMPORTANT:
The steering gear must be installed from the driver side of the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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Fig 2: View Of Steering Gear Inlet Pipe, Steering Gear Outlet Pipe, Copper Sealing Washers & Retaining Banjo Bolts
IMPORTANT:
Aligning the reference marks (3) will minimize the steering adjustment procedure.
IMPORTANT:
To minimize the wheel alignment procedure the tie rod end (3) must be installed the distance (A) as was noted in the removal procedure.
IMPORTANT:
To minimize the wheel alignment procedure align the reference mark (5) on the tie rod end (3) and the reference mark (5) on the tie rod end lock nut (2).
IMPORTANT:
The tie rod end lock nut (2) is not to be fully tightened at this stage.
NOTE:
When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper power steering fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.