Special Tools

KM-507-C Ball Joint Remover

1. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (1).
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.



3. Complete the following steps on each side of the vehicle:

3.1.	Remove the cotter pin (1).

3.2.	Remove the nut (3).

3.3.	Use the KM-507-C  (2) in order to separate the outer tie rod from the knuckle.

4. If equipped, remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement.
5. Remove the front exhaust muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement.



6. Remove the bolt and the nut (1) from the transmission side of the transmission bracket.
7. Loosen the bolt (2) on the body side of the transmission bracket.



8. Disconnect the return pipe fitting (1) from the steering gear.
9. Disconnect the pressure pipe fitting (2) from the steering gear.
10. Plug the openings in the power steering pipes in order to prevent fluid loss and contamination.



11. Remove the lower bracket bolts (1) and the washer from the power steering gear.
12. Remove the upper bracket bolts (2) and the washer from the power steering gear.
13. Move the steering gear toward the passenger side.
14. Move the steering gear into the underbody hole on the driver side.
15. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Install the power steering gear with the upper bolts (2) and the washer. Tighten the bolts to 57 N·m (42 lb ft).
2. Install the lower bolts (1) and the washer. Tighten the bolts to 57 N·m (42 lb ft).



3. Install the power steering pressure pipe fitting (2) and the return pipe fitting (1). Tighten the fittings to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).



4. Install the bolt and the nut (1) to the transmission bracket.
5. Tighten the nuts and the bolts to the transmission bracket to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).
6. Install the front exhaust muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement.
7. If equipped, install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement.



8. Complete the following steps on each side of the vehicle:

8.1.	Install the tie rod end to the knuckle.

8.2.	Install the nut (1) and tighten to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

8.3.	Install the cotter pin.

9. Install the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.



10. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (1) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
11. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid.
12. Inspect for leaks, correct the cause of the leaks, and bleed the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
13. Inspect the vehicle. Refer to Straight Ahead Inspection.
14. Measure the wheel alignment.
15. If necessary, adjust the toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment.