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Rack & Pinion Power Steering System: Gear: Installation

  1. Turn the steering gear to the center position by aligning the marking lines on the steering shaft and the housing cover.
    2. CAUTION: DO NOT use force, otherwise the lower steering shaft (collapsible tubing) will be damaged. Ensure that the connection is assembled correctly.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Gear Coupling Onto Steering Shaft
    G01859076Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  2. Carefully install the steering gear coupling onto the steering shaft.
  3. Push the lower steering shaft into the steering coupling then bolt steering gear onto the vehicle. Tighten to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
  4. Lower the engine and tighten the engine mounts (1). Tighten to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Tightening Engine Mounts
    G01859077Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Install the ground strap to the frame.
  6. Install the pinch bolt (1) to the steering coupling. Tighten to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Installing Pinch Bolt To Steering Coupling
    G01859078Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Install the high-pressure hose (2). Tighten to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
  8. Install the return line (3). Tighten to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Installing High Pressure Hose & Return Line
    G01859079Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Install the drag link/tie rod. See DRAG LINK .
  10. Install the left front cross brace.
  11. Fill and bleed the power steering pump. See PUMP .
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