Tools Required

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position, support it from movement, and remove the ignition key.
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
3. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .




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.

4. Disconnect the power steering cooler hose from the steering gear and discard the O-ring seal.



5. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose from the steering gear and discard the O-ring seal.



6. Remove the steering shaft coupling bolt and disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear.



7. Separate the pitman arm from the relay rod using puller J 24319-B .



8. Remove the pitman arm nut (1) and discard it.



9. Remove the steering gear bolts.
10. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
11. Transfer any parts as needed.

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.

1. Position the steering gear to the frame and install the steering gear bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 150 N·m (111 lb ft).




2. Connect the pitman arm to the relay rod.
3. Install the new pitman arm nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).




4. Position the steering shaft coupling to the steering gear.
5. Install the steering shaft coupling bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).




6. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the power steering gear inlet hose to the steering gear.

Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).




7. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the power steering cooler pipe/hose to the steering gear.

Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

8. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove any drain pans as needed.
9. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
10. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .