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Steering System: Gear: Installation

NOTE:

Transfer the tie rod ends if they are being reused.

NOTE:

If removed, install the power transfer unit  Refer to INSTALLATION .

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  1. Install the steering gear to the crossmember.
  2. Install the steering gear mounting bolts (1) and tighten to the proper torque. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  3. Slowly raise the crossmember (2) into mounted position using the transmission jack matching the crossmember to the marked locations on the body made during removal.
  4. Install four suspension crossmember mounting bolts (1, 3) and tighten to the proper torque. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  5. Install the suspension crossmember mounting bolts above control arms (1) on each side of the crossmember and tighten to the proper torque. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  6. Connect the steering harness connector (1) to the body harness connector at the bottom of the dash panel.
  7. Install the tie strap (2) to the crossmember.
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  8. Connect the harness connectors (2) at the steering gear module (1).
  9. Install the rear engine mount. For 2.4L Gas, refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION . For 3.5L Gas, refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the exhaust extension pipe.
  11. Connect the downstream oxygen sensor harness connector.
    NOTE:

    Repeat STEP 12  through STEP 19  on each side of vehicle.

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  12. Install the front fascia beams (1).
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  13. Install the suspension crossmember to front support beams bracket bolts (2) and tighten to the proper torque. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  14. Install the crossmember to fascia support beam bracket and install the four retaining bolts (1) and tighten to the proper torque. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  15. Insert a pry bar (1) in the opening between the control arm front mounting bolt and the front fascia support beam.
  16. Pry down on the control arm (2) until the ball joint stud is clear of the control arm, align the stud with hole in control arm then slowly release the control arm.
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  17. Install a NEW  ball joint to control arm retaining nut (4) and tighten to the proper torque. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  18. Install the outer tie rod end (8) into the knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD, STEERING, INSTALLATION .
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  19. Install the stabilizer link stud into the stabilizer bar. Refer to LINK, STABILIZER BAR, INSTALLATION .
  20. Install the engine belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
  21. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  22. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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    NOTE:

    The intermediate shaft has a block teeth design and can only be installed in the correct direction. Do not force the shaft onto the pinion shaft.

  23. Install the intermediate shaft (1) to the steering gear pinion shaft (2).
  24. Install a NEW  pinch bolt (3) and tighten to the proper torque. Refer to COLUMN, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  25. Remove the steering wheel holder.
  26. Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
  27. If a NEW  steering gear is installed, the EPS learn procedure is required. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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