Rear Wheel Drive Electric Power Steering
- If removed, install the outer tie rods on the gear.
- Position the steering gear in the vehicle.
- Install the steering gear mounting bolts (1). Tighten the steering gear mounting bolts to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the two black steering gear wire harness connector (1) onto the steering gear.
- Install the outer tire rod nut (1) at each knuckle. Tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the lower intermediate shaft (1) to the steering gear (3).
- Install the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt (2) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
- Remove support and lower the vehicle.
- Remove the steering wheel holding tool.
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
- Perform wheel alignment setting toe to specifications. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Tighten tie rod jam nuts (1) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- With the key on, engine off turn the steering wheel lock to lock one time to calibrate the EPS gear.
