Installation Procedure
- Install the power steering gear through the vehicle left side wheel opening to the frame.
- Install the power steering gear bolts.IMPORTANT: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
- The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
- The fastener develops 2 N.m (18 lb in) of torque/drag against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE . - Install the power steering gear nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering gear nuts to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
- Install the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement .
- Install the power steering gear cooler pipe to the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement .
- Install the power steering gear cooler pipe retaining clip.
- Use the utility stand in order to raise the frame and the powertrain.
- Install the NEW frame rear bolts.
- Remove the utility stand from the frame.
- Install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
- Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - Outer .
- Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the power steering system. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
- Bleed the air from the system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
- Inspect the system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks .
- Inspect and adjust the toe as necessary. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT .