Steering Gear Replacement Rack and Pinion
Callout
| Component Name
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Preliminary Procedures
- Remove the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to
Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement.
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1
| Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (Qty: 2)
Notice: Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge
between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will
cause premature failure of the joint.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten 60 N·m (44 lb ft) |
2
| Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (Qty: 2)
ProcedureUse puller
J 24319-B
to separate the steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering knuckles.
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3
| Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt
Procedure
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
- Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
Tighten 12 N·m (106 lb in) |
4
| Power Steering Gear Inlet/Outlet Hose (Qty: 2)
Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in the Preface section. ProcedurePull the power steering gear inlet/outlet hoses out of the steering gear.
Tip Keep the area around the power steering gear inlet/outlet hoses and the steering gear openings clean. |
5
| Left Side Steering Gear Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tighten 200 N·m (148 lb ft) |
6
| Right Side Steering Gear Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tighten 100 N·m (74 lb ft) |
7
| Steering Gear
Procedure
- Use remover/installer
J 44586
to replace the steering gear seals if needed.
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding.
- Adjust the front toe. Refer to
Front Toe Adjustment.
Special Tools
• | J 24319-B
Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller |
• | J 44586
Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer |
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Steering Gear Replacement Non-Rack and Pinion
Special Tools
J 24319-B
Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
Removal Procedure
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
- Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Notice: Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet
hoses disconnected. When disconnected, plug or cap all openings of components.
Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid
and damage to the system.
- Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to
Engine Shield Replacement.
- If equipped with a diesel engine, remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side.
- Disconnect the steering hoses from the steering gear.
- Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to
Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement.
Important: Discard the pitman arm nut.
- Remove the pitman arm nut (1).
- Separate the pitman arm from the relay rod using puller
J 24319-B
.
- Remove the steering gear bolts (1).
- Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
- Transfer the pitman arm as necessary. Refer to
Pitman Arm Replacement.
Installation Procedure
- Install the pitman arm if necessary. Refer to
Pitman Arm Replacement.
- Install the steering gear to the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Start all of the steering gear bolts by hand and fully seat them before finalizing the torque.
- Install the steering gear bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 150 N·m (110 lb ft).
- Install the pitman arm to the relay rod.
- Install the pitman arm nut (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).
- Connect the power steering hoses to the steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten the hoses fittings to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).
- Connect the steering shaft coupling. Refer to
Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement.
- Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
- If equipped with a diesel engine, install the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side.
- Install the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to
Engine Shield Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding.