Rack & Pinion Power Steering System: Gear: Installation: Installation

CAUTION: Steering column module is centered to the vehicles steering system. Failure to keep the system and steering column module centered and locked/inhibited from rotating can result in steering column module damage. Refer to Restraints/CLOCKSPRING - Standard Procedure .

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Steering Gear

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1. Install the outer tie rod ends. (if removed).
2. Position the steering gear back into the vehicle the same way it was removed.
   Fig 2: Gear Mounting Bolt

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3. Install the steering gear mounting nuts (2) and tighten to 244 N.m (180 ft. lbs.). After tightening the nuts, re-center the steering gear (1).
   Fig 3: Gear Lines

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4. 8 Cylinder engine only  - Install the pressure and return lines (2, 3) to the steering gear (1) and tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
5. 4x4 ONLY  - Install the front axle. Refer to Differential and Driveline/Front Axle - C200FE - Installation or refer to Differential and Driveline/Front Axle - C200F - Installation .
6. Install the front splash shield (if removed).
7. If equipped, install the front skid plate.
   Fig 4: Oil Drip Tray

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8. Install the oil filter drip tray (1).
   Fig 5: Tie Rod Components

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9. Install the outer tie rod ends (2) to the knuckles (5) and tighten the tie rod end nuts (1) to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tires and Wheels/Wheels - Standard Procedure .
11. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Gear Lines

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12. 6 Cylinder engine only  - Install the pressure and return hoses (2, 3) to the steering gear (1) and tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 7: Lower Coupling Mounting Bolt

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    CAUTION: The steering gear must be centered prior to installing the coupler to prevent clockspring damage.
13. Install the column coupler shaft into the lower coupling (1), install a new  bolt (2), and tighten to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
14. Remove the steering wheel lock.
15. Fill the power steering pump. See Standard Procedure  .
16. Set the toe. Refer to Front Suspension/Wheel Alignment - Standard Procedure .