Notice: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the coil assembly in the steering column to become uncentered which will cause damage to the coil assembly.

1. Remove the lower fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
2. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft coupling.
3. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
4. Place a drain pan under the steering gear.




Important: Cap or tape the ends of the hoses and the gear fittings to prevent spillage and contamination.

5. Disconnect the power brake booster outlet hose from the steering gear.



6. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the steering gear.
7. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
8. Remove the pitman arm from the steering gear. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement in Steering Linkage.



9. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts and washers.
10. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.

1. Install the steering gear to the vehicle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the steering gear washers and bolts.

Tighten

•	For RWD vehicles, tighten the power steering gear bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

•	For A4WD vehicles, tighten the power steering gear bolts to 142.5 N·m (105 lb ft).

3. Install the pitman arm to the steering gear. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement in Steering Linkage.
4. Lower the vehicle.



5. Connect the power steering cooler pipe to the steering gear.

Tighten
Tighten the power steering cooler pipe fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).




6. Connect the power brake booster outlet hose to the steering gear.

Tighten
Tighten the power brake booster outlet fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).




7. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
8. Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
9. Install the intermediate shaft pinch bolt to the intermediate shaft coupling.

Tighten
Tighten the intemediate shaft pinch bolt to the intermediate shaft coupling to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

10. Install the lower fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
11. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .