For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the rack and pinion assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
- Remove the valve and pinion assembly from the rack and pinion steering assembly. Refer to Valve and Pinion Assembly Disassemble .
- Remove the rack bearing assembly from the rack and pinion steering assembly. Refer to Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle .
- Mark the threads on the inner tie rod to aid in repositioning the adjusting nut.
- Loosen the adjusting nut and remove the outer tie rod nut and the adjusting nut.
- Remove the dust boot retaining clamps and remove the dust boot.
- Remove the cylinder-side inner tie rod and the pinion-side inner tie rod.
- Remove the bulkhead inner cylinder retaining ring.
- Remove the bulkhead inner cylinder and the rack.
Important: The retaining ring can be released by inserting a small screwdriver through the hole in the side of the housing.
Installation Procedure
- Install the bulkhead inner cylinder retaining ring, the bulkhead inner cylinder, and the rack.
- Install the cylinder side inner tie rod and pinion side inner tie rods.
- Install the dust boot.
- Install the dust boot retaining clamps.
- Install the outer tie rod nut and adjusting nut.
- Install the rack bearing assembly to the rack and pinion steering assembly. Refer to Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle .
- Install the valve and pinion assembly to the rack and pinion steering assembly. Refer to Valve and Pinion Assembly Disassemble .
- Install the rack and pinion assembly to the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Use Loctite 242 or equivalent on both inner tie rod connections to secure them to the rack shaft in order to prevent the inner tie rods from loosening.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
Important: The mark on the inner tie rod and adjusting nut should line up.
