Hydraulic Power Steering
NOTE:
Full hydraulic power steering shown in illustration, electric hydraulic power steering similar.
- If installing outer tie rods from the original gear, install each outer tie rod the same amount of threads as it was installed on original gear.
- Position the steering gear assembly (2) into the vehicle. Install and tighten the steering gear bolts (1) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .NOTE:
Always use a NEW O-ring on the steering hoses.
- Using clean power steering fluid, lubricate the NEW O-ring on the return hose.
- Install the return hose (3) to the steering gear (1). Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Using clean power steering fluid, lubricate the NEW O-ring on end of pressure hose.
- Install pressure hose (2) to the steering gear (1). Tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .CAUTION:
Prior to coupling installation, make sure gear is centered in its travel to match clockspring centering in steering column.
- Align lower intermediate shaft coupling (2) with input shaft (3). Install the steering coupling using a NEW
steering coupling pinch bolt. Tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the outer tie rod ends (5) to the knuckles (2). Tighten tie rod end jam nut (3) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
- Remove support and lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
- Fill and bleed power steering system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Perform wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
