Steering Gear - Right-Hand-Drive

Fig 1: Steering Gear Mounting Bolts

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Rotate the stabilizer bar up and install the steering gear on the crossmember.
Install the two bolts (1) securing the steering gear (2) to the crossmember. Tighten the steering gear mounting bolts to 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs.).

Fig 2: Rack & Coupling Pinch Bolt
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Install the dash seals (3, 5) as necessary.

Fig 3: Front Crossmember Mounting
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Center the power steering gear rack in its travel as necessary.
NOTE:
When installing the front suspension crossmember (1) back in the vehicle, it is very important that the crossmember be attached to the body in exactly the same spot as when it was removed. Otherwise, the vehicle's wheel alignment settings (caster and camber) will be lost.
Slowly raise the crossmember (1) into mounted position using the transmission jack matching the crossmember to the marked locations on the body made during removal.
Check the positioning of the seals at the dash panel and adjust as necessary.
Install the four mounting bolts (two each side) (6) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body. Tighten the crossmember mounting bolts to 150 N.m (111 ft. lbs.).
Remove the transmission jack.

Fig 4: Stabilizer Bar Mounting To Crossmember
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Install the retainers (3) over the stabilizer bar cushions. Install all four stabilizer bar cushion retainer screws (1) and tighten them to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).

Fig 5: Hoses AT RHD Gear
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Install the pressure hose at the steering gear. Tighten the pressure hose tube nut (2) to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
Install the return hose at the steering gear. Tighten the return hose tube nut (1) to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).

Fig 6: Gear Shield
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Position the heat shield (3) and install the screws (1) securing the shield to the steering gear (2). Tighten the mounting screws (1) to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
Install the front engine mount through-bolt.
Install the rear engine mount. Refer to 2.0L INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION 2.4L INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION .
If equipped, install the engine belly pan.

Fig 7: Tie Rod Nut
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On each side of the gear, install the outer tie rod end (4) into the hole in the knuckle arm (3). Start the tie rod mounting nut (2) onto the stud. While holding the tie rod end stud with a wrench, tighten the nut with a wrench or crowfoot wrench. Tighten the nut to 132 N.m (97 ft. lbs.).

Fig 8: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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On each side of the vehicle, install the tire and wheel assembly and wheel mounting nuts (3). Tighten nuts to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 9: Steering Wheel Holding Tool - RHD
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Remove the steering wheel holder.

Fig 10: Lower Coupling Bolt
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Verify the front wheels of vehicle are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
Center the intermediate shaft (2) over the steering gear pinion shaft (4), lining up the ends, then slide the intermediate shaft onto the steering gear pinion shaft.
If necessary, rotate the steering wheel to the right until the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (3) can be easily installed.
Install the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (3). Tighten the bolt to 42 N.m (31 ft. lbs.).
Reposition the floor carpet (1) in place.
Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Check for fluid leaks.
Adjust front wheel toe as necessary. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .