Removal & Installation
- Turn the key to the LOCK position and remove the key.
NOTEThe wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the coil assembly in the steering column to become un-centered which will cause damage to the coil assembly. - Lock the steering column in the straight ahead position.
- Attempt to turn the steering wheel in order to verify the steering column is locked.
- Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint system.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the skid plate, if equipped.
- Remove the left outer tie rod nut from the knuckle.
- Remove the tie rod end from the knuckle.
- Remove the right outer tie rod nut from the knuckle.
- Remove the tie rod end from the knuckle.
- Place a drain pan or a suitable container under the steering gear.
NOTEThe first design banjo bolt style fitting utilizes 2 gaskets. The second design flare nut style fitting utilizes seals. - Remove the power steering gear inlet hose fitting from the power steering gear.
- Remove the power steering gear inlet hose and the 2 gaskets, if equipped, from the steering gear.
- Loosen the hose clamp and remove the power steering fluid reservoir hose from the steering gear.
- Plug the hoses in order to prevent the fluid from escaping.
- Using paint, place match marks on the lower steering shaft and on the steering gear housing.
- Remove the clamp bolt from the lower steering shaft.
- Disconnect the lower steering shaft from the steering gear.
- Using paint, place match marks on the pinion shaft and on the steering gear housing.
NOTEDo NOT disassemble the power steering gear. - Remove the 4 steering gear mounting bolts.
- Remove the steering gear with the insulators and the brackets from the vehicle.
- Remove the 2 brackets from the steering gear.
- Remove the 2 insulators from the steering gear.
- Place a match mark on the left inner tie rod thread and the right inner tie rod thread, indicating the positions of the tie rod lock nuts.
- Loosen the 2 tie rod lock nuts and remove the 2 outer tie rod ends from the inner tie rods.
To install:
NOTE
If you are replacing the steering gear, measure the location of the match mark made on the original inner tie rods. Use this measurement in order to make a corresponding mark on the replacement steering gear.
- Using paint, place match marks on the inner tie rods in order to position the 2 lock nuts during assembly.
- Install the 2 tie rod lock nuts to the inner tie rods. Position the lock nuts at the match marks. Do NOT tighten the lock nuts.
- Install the 2 outer tie rod ends to the inner tie rods. Do NOT tighten the outer tie rod ends or the lock nuts.
NOTEIf you are replacing the steering gear, measure the location of the match mark made on the pinion shaft and the steering gear housing. Make corresponding marks on the replacement steering gear in order to set the rack in the straight-ahead position. - Place match marks on the pinion shaft and on the steering gear housing.
- Verify the steering wheel and the front wheels are in the straight-head position.
- Install the 2 insulators to the steering gear.
- Install the 2 brackets to the 2 insulators.
NOTEDo NOT tighten the bracket bolts before tightening the lower steering shaft clamp bolt. - Install the steering gear and the 4 bolts to the vehicle.
- Align the match mark on the pinion shaft with the match mark on the steering gear housing.
- Connect the lower steering shaft to the steering gear. Install the clamp bolt to the lower steering shaft. Tighten the bolt to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
- Tighten the mounting bolts on the steering gear. Tighten the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (55 Nm).
- Remove the plugs from the disconnected pipes and hoses.
- Install the power steering fluid reservoir hose and the hose clamp to the steering gear.
NOTEThe first design banjo bolt style fitting uses 2 gaskets. The second design flare nut style fitting uses seals. The first design power steering components are not interchangeable with the second design power steering components. - Install the following components to the steering gear:
The power steering gear inlet hoseThe 2 gaskets, if equippedThe power steering gear inlet hose fitting - Tighten the fitting to 25.5 ft. lbs. (35 Nm).
- Install the left outer tie rod end to the knuckle.
- Install a NEW nut to the ball stud. Tighten the nut to 31.5 ft. lbs. (43 Nm).
- Install the right outer tie rod end to the knuckle.
- Install a NEW nut to the ball stud. Tighten the nut to 31.5 ft. lbs. (43 Nm).
- Install the skid plate, if equipped.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Add fluid to the reservoir.
- Bleed the power steering system.
- Enable the SIR.
- Measure the wheel alignment.
- Adjust the front toe, if necessary.
- Tighten the tie rod lock nuts. Tighten the nuts to 47 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
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The car will not start?
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Car will not crank?
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Car has no spark?
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How to troubleshoot car battery?
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How to test starter solenoid?
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How to test cars starter?
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How to replace starter in car?
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car will turn over but will not start?
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The Brake Indicator Light Stays On dash of car?
The ABS and Traction Control Lights stays ON dash of car?
Check Engine Light On car?
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How to replace Interior Lights on car?
Car lights not working, even after replacing the bulb/lamp?
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How to replace head lights on car?
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How to replace Parking, turn, and Brake Lights on car?
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How to remove the door panel on car?
How to remove the door panel on car?
How to replace power window motor in car?
How to test relays on car?
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How to troubleshoot Engine Misfires?
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The spark plug firing order for car?
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Where is the Thermostat located in car?
How to recharge AC on Auto/Truck/car?
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How to trouble shoot speedometer?
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How to Replace a C.O.P. Type Ignition Coil?
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How to Replace a Fuel Pump?
How to Replace a Rear Lift Gate Locking Mechanism?
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How to Replace a Windshield
How to Replace a Mass Air Flow Sensor
How to Replace a Rear Distance Sensor
How to Replace a Muffler
How to Replace an Engine
How to Replace an Intake Manifold Gasket
How to Replace an Oil Pump
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How to Replace a Windshield Wiper Motor
How to Replace a Distributor Cap
How to Replace a Door Weather Stripping
How to Replace a Freeze Plug
How to Replace a Head Gasket
How to Replace a Heater Core
How to Replace Spark Plugs?
How to Replace a Rear Axle Bearing?
How to Replace a Front Bumper Cover
How to Replace a Manual Transmission
How to Replace a Headlight Bulb
How to Replace a Headlight Switch
How to Replace Windshield Wiper Blades
How to Replace a Cooling Fan
How to Replace a Catalytic Converter
How to Replace an Engine Mount
How to Replace a Fog Light Assembly
How to Change Engine Oil and Filter
How to Replace a Power Seat Switch
How to Replace a Rear Main Seal
How to Repair a Defroster Grid
How to Replace an AWD Transfer Case
How to Replace a Plastic License Plate Bracket?
How to Replace a Power Seat Motor
How to Replace Power Steering Fluid
How to Replace a Power Window Switch
How to Replace a Quarter Glass Panel?
How to Pressure Test a Radiator and Cap
How to Replace a Radiator
How to Repair a Hood.
How to Replace an Energy Absorber
How to Replace Heater Core Hoses
How to Replace a Thermostat.
How to Rotate Tires.
How to Replace Wheel Lug Nuts
How to Replace a Tire Valve Stem
How to Change a Flat Tire
How to Replace Leaf Springs
How to Replace a Heater Control Valve
How to Replace Transmission Cooler Lines
How to Replace an Ignition Control Unit
How to Replace a Brake Hose
How to Replace a Transfer Case Rear Output Seal
How to Replace a Seat Belt and Seatbelt Retractor
How to Replace a Power Steering Rack
How to Bleed Brakes with a Tool
How to Replace a Tail Light Bulb
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Level
How to Change Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter
How to Replace Vacuum Hoses
How to Replace an Air Intake Boot
How to Replace a Valve Cover Gasket
How to Replace a Water Pump
How to Replace a Windshield Wiper Switch
How to Replace Window Run Channel Seals
How to Replace a Window Regulator
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How to Replace a Window Motor
How to Adjust a Hood Release Latch?
How to Replace a Radiator Support
How to Replace a Rear Pinion Seal.
How to Replace Battery Cables
How to Replace a Proportioning Valve
How to Replace an Upper Radiator Hose
How to Replace a Lower Radiator Hose
How to Replace a Timing Belt?
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How to Check for Loose Steering System
How to Replace an Oil Pressure Switch (Sensor)
How to Replace a Fender Liner or Splash Shield
How to Replace a Hood Insulator
How to Replace a Rear Differential.
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How to Replace a Door Shell.
How to Replace a Transfer Case Front Output Seal
How to Replace a Hood Latch/Lock Assembly
How to Replace a Lift Gate Strut
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How to Replace a Mirror
How to Replace a Transfer Case Shift Linkage
How to Replace a Transmission Mount
How to Replace a U-Joint
How to Replace a Washer Tank
How to Replace an A/C Line or Hose
How to Replace a Heater and A/C Blower Motor
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How to Replace an Emblem
How to Replace an Exhaust Manifold Gasket
How to Replace a Tail Pipe
How to Replace Shock Absorbers
How to Replace a Strut Assembly
How to Replace a Driveshaft
How to Replace a Wheel Cylinder
How to Replace a Hood
How to Replace a Brake Disc (Rotor)
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How to Replace a Washer Pump.
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How to Replace a Fender
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How to Replace a Tailgate
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How to Replace a Carburetor
How to Replace a Bumper Trim
How to Replace Trunk Strut
How to Replace a Front End Cover
How to Replace a Front Pipe
How to Replace an Antenna Mast
How to Replace a Side Marker Light Assembly
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How to Replace a Spoiler
How to Replace a Mirror Glass on car?
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How to Replace a Door Lock
How to Replace a Throttle Body
How to Replace a Throttle Position Sensor
How to Replace a Grille Insert
How to Replace a Fan Shroud Assembly
How to Replace an Engine Splash Shield
How to Replace a Turn Signal Light Assembly
How to Replace a Headlight Assembly
How to Replace a Park Light Assembly
How to Replace an Expansion Tank
How to Replace an Exhaust System
How to Replace a Fender Trim
How to Replace a Headlight Door
How to Replace a Fan Shroud
How to Replace a Harmonic Balancer
How to Replace a Header Panel
How to Replace a Fuel Tank
How to Replace a Fuel Tank Cap
How to Replace a Distributor
How to Replace an EGR Valve
How to Replace an Oxygen Sensor
How to Replace an Ignition Wire Set
How to Replace a Tail Light
How to Replace a Door Handle
How to Replace a Hood Strut
How to Replace Tail Light Assembly
How to Replace a Front Bumper
How to Replace a Fuel Pump Assembly
How to Replace an Axle Assembly
How to Replace a Tailgate Handle
How to Replace a Wheel Hub Assembly
How to Replace a Control Arm
How to Replace a Window Regulator with Motor
How to Replace a Headlight
How to Check the Brake Fluid Level
How to Replace a Parking Brake Switch
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Car is stuck in park and the shift will not move?
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