Special Tools

J 33432-A Leaf Spring Compressor

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Disconnect the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
4. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
6. Remove the power steering pressure and return hoses from the power steering gear.
7. Remove the power steering line hold-downs from the crossmember.
8. Remove the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement.
9. Remove the 2 front crossmember mounting nuts.
10. Using hand tools only, LOOSEN, DO NOT REMOVE, the 2 rear crossmember mounting nuts 10 mm (0.394 in).
11. Disconnect the height sensor arm from the control arm.
12. Use a utility stand in order to support the front of the crossmember.
13. Using the J 33432-A Compressor , compress the coil spring in order to allow the crossmember to lower enough to remove the power steering gear.
14. Remove the lower shock mounting bolts.
15. Remove the brake pipe bracket for the left front brake caliper from the crossmember.
16. Remove the plastic brake pipe hold-down for the right front brake pipe.



17. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts (3) and nuts (2).
18. Maneuver the power steering gear (1) around the brake lines. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening.

Note: For Z06 and ZR1 applications, replace the crossmember-to-steering gear insulators.

1. Install the power steering gear (1) into the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts (3) and nuts (2) and tighten the nuts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
3. Install the lower shock mounting bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
4. Raise the crossmember with the utility stand and remove the J 33432-A Compressor .
5. Install all of the crossmember mounting nuts and tighten to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
6. Install the brake pipe bracket for the left front brake caliper.
7. Install the plastic brake pipe hold-down for the right front brake pipe.
8. Install the brake BPMV bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement.
9. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear and tighten the fittings to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
10. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering gear and tighten the fittings to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
11. Install the power steering hold-downs to the crossmember.
12. Install the stabilizer shaft to the crossmember. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
13. Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
14. Connect the height sensor arm to the control arm.
15. Connect the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
16. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
19. Adjust the front wheel toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment.