Power Steering Gear Replacement

Power Steering Gear Replacement

Tools Required

KM-507-C Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair in General Information.
3. Remove the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair in Tires and Wheels.
4. Disconnect the power steering gear fluid inlet pipe.




5. Disconnect the hose from the power steering gear fluid outlet pipe. Place a drain pan under the steering gear to catch the power steering fluid.




6. Position the steering gear straight ahead by turning the steering wheel until the steering wheel spokes are vertical and pointed to the left.
7. Scribe a mark on the stub shaft housing that lines up with a mark on the intermediate shaft lower coupling.




8. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
9. Remove the outer tie rod nuts and disconnect the tie rod ends from the strut assembly using the KM-507-C .





Caution: Failure to support crossmember can cause crossmember to drop to the ground when crossmember mounting bolts are removed.

10. Remove the nuts and bolts from the steering gear mounting brackets. Remove the crossmember assembly for easy access of the rack and pinion assembly removal.




11. Disconnect the speed sensitive power steering (SSPS) solenoid valve connector.
12. Remove the rack and pinion assembly from the crossmember assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the rack and pinion assembly from below. The steering rear must be in a straight-ahead position, and the steering wheel spokes must be vertical and pointing to the left. Align the marks on the shafts to ensure proper positioning. Seat the stub shaft into the intermediate shaft.




2. Connect the SSPS solenoid valve connector.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the nuts and bolts on the steering gear mounting bracket.

Tighten the steering gear mounting bracket bolts and nuts to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).

4. Connect the tie rod ends to the strut assembly.
5. Install the outer tie rod nuts.

Tighten the outer tie rod nuts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




6. Install the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

Tighten the intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




7. Connect the power steering gear fluid inlet pipe.

Tighten the steering gear inlet pipe fitting to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).




8. Connect the hose to the power steering gear fluid outlet pipe.
9. Install the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair in Tires and Wheels.
10. Lower the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Required Fluid Notice Service Precautions in Cautions and Notices.

11. Refill the power steering system and check for leaks. If the leaks are found, correct the cause of the leak and bleed the system. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks Power Steering Fluid Leaks.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
13. Inspect the vehicle. Refer to Preliminary Alignment Inspection Preliminary Alignment Inspection and to Straight Ahead Inspection Straight Ahead Inspection.
14. Measure the wheel alignment.
15. If necessary, adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment Front Toe Adjustment.