- Install the steering gear to the vehicle through the driver's side.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Start all bolts by hand before finalizing any torques.
- Install the right side steering gear bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
- Install the left side steering gear nuts (1) and bolts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
- Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses to the steering gear.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Raise the front frame to the vehicle body leaving approximately a half inch gap.
- Install the left and right front frame reinforcement mounting bolts. Left side shown, right side similar.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the rear front frame mounting bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.
- Tighten the front frame mounting bolts (2). Left side shown, right side similar.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.
- Tighten the front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1). Left side shown, right side similar.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the adjustable jack stands from underneath the vehicle.
- Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
- Install the underbody rear side rails. Refer to
Underbody Rear Side Rail Replacement.
- Install the rear propeller shaft, if equipped. Refer to
Propeller Shaft Replacement.
- Install the steering gear heat shields. Refer to
Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement.
- Install the right side catalytic convertor. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.
- Install the frame brace. Refer to
Frame Brace Replacement.
- Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
- Connect the stabilizer shaft links at the stabilizer shaft. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
- Connect the steering linkage outer tie rods to the steering knuckles. Refer to
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding.
- Adjust the front toe. Refer to
Front Toe Adjustment.