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Steering Gear Replacement

Steering Gear Replacement



Callout Component Name
Warning

With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

• The steering column

• The steering shaft coupling

• The intermediate shaft(s)

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil"s centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.



Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

3. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

4. AWD- Remove the propshaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .

5. Using a suitable jack stand, support the frame assembly.

6. Release the bolt to the rear transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement or Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .

7. Remove the rear fasteners to the frame to body bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember Replacement (GNA) Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember Replacement (GNB) .

8. Lower the rear part of the frame, maximum 50 mm in order to gain clearance to the steering gear.


1

Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (Qty: 2)

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedures

Install new nuts.

Tighten

35 Nm (26 lb ft) + 40 degrees

2

Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (Qty: 2)

Procedures

Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

3

Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Fastener


Procedures

1. Place drain pans under the vehicle to catch any power steering fluid.

2. Install NEW steering gear oil seals.


Tighten

9 Nm (80 lb in)

4

Steering Gear Bolt (Qty: 2)

Procedures

Install new bolts.

Tighten

110 Nm (81 lb ft) + 150 degrees

5

Steering Gear


Procedures

1. If equipped with variable effort steering, disconnect electrical connector.

2. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .

3. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .

4. Calibrate the Steering Angle Sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering