Removal Procedure
- Place a drain pan below the steering gear.
- Remove the hoses from the steering gear.
- Remove the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement in Steering Linkage.
- Remove the steering gear frame bolts and the steering gear.
| 2.1. | Raise the hose up in order to prevent oil drainage. |
| 2.2. | Cap or tape the ends of the hose and the gear fittings in order to prevent the entrance of dirt. |
Installation Procedure
- Place the steering gear in position.
- Install the steering gear to the frame bolts.
- Install the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement .
- Install the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the plugs and the caps from the steering gear and the hoses.
- Remove the hoses to the steering gear.
- Bleed the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
Guide the stub shaft into the Cardan joint assembly by lining up the marks made at removal.
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.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 135 N·m (100 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the hose connection to 28 N·m (20 lb ft).
