Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- If equipped with FWD, install the transmission mount bracket to the transmission.
Tighten
Tighten the bracket to transmission bolts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
- If equipped with AWD, install the transmission mount bracket to the power takeoff.
Tighten
Tighten the bracket to power takeoff bolts to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
- Install the rear transmission mount. Refer
to
Transmission Rear Mount Replacement
.
- Lower the steering gear in to the steering gear mounts.
- Hand start both steering gear to frame bolts.
- Tighten the steering gear to frame bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
- Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear.
- Install a new intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
- Connect the stabilizer link to the Stabilizer shaft.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).
- Install the left outer tie rod to the steering
knuckle. Refer to
Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement
in Power Steering System.
- Lower the vehicle.