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Steering Gear Replacement Non-Rack and Pinion

Special Tools

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  4. Caution: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement.
  6. If equipped with a diesel engine, remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side.
  7. Disconnect the steering hoses from the steering gear.
  8. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement.

  9. Object Number: 1864181  Size: SH

    Note: Discard the pitman arm nut.

  10. Remove the pitman arm nut (1).

  11. Object Number: 832396  Size: SH
  12. Separate the pitman arm from the relay rod using puller J 24319-B .

  13. Object Number: 1864179  Size: SH
  14. Remove the steering gear bolts (1).
  15. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
  16. Transfer the pitman arm as necessary. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the pitman arm if necessary. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement.
  2. Install the steering gear to the vehicle.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1864179  Size: SH

    Note: Start all of the steering gear bolts by hand and fully seat them before finalizing the torque.

  4. Install the steering gear bolts (1).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 150 N·m (110 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1864181  Size: SH
  6. Install the pitman arm to the relay rod.
  7. Install the pitman arm nut (1).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).

  9. Connect the power steering hoses to the steering gear.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the hoses fittings to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).

  11. Connect the steering shaft coupling. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement.
  12. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  13. If equipped with a diesel engine, install the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side.
  14. Install the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement.
  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.

Steering Gear Replacement Rack and Pinion


Object Number: 1728004  Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  2. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement.

1

Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (Qty: 2)

Caution: Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
60 N·m (44 lb ft)

2

Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (Qty: 2)

Procedure

Use puller J 24319-B to separate the steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering knuckles.

3

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt

Procedure

  1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

Tighten
12 N·m (106 lb in)

4

Power Steering Gear Inlet/Outlet Hose (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

Pull the power steering gear inlet/outlet hoses out of the steering gear.

Tip
Keep the area around the power steering gear inlet/outlet hoses and the steering gear openings clean.

5

Left Side Steering Gear Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten
200 N·m (148 lb ft)

6

Right Side Steering Gear Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten
100 N·m (74 lb ft)

7

Steering Gear

Procedure

  1. Use remover/installer J 44586 to replace the steering gear seals if needed.
  2. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
  3. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment.

Special Tools

    • J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
    • J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer

Steering Gear Replacement Two Mode Hybrid

Removal Procedure

    Danger: Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.

    The High Voltage Disabling procedure will perform the following tasks:

       • Identify how to disable high voltage.
       • Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage.
       • Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.
    Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.

    Note: The steering gear harness is not repairable. Only replace the harness and never attempt to repair it.

    Note: The wiring harness protective cover is intended to keep the wiring harness connectors contaminant free. Do not remove the protective cover from the power steering assist motor wiring harness connectors until the harness has been routed to the correct position.

  1. Perform the high voltage disabling procedure. Refer to High Voltage Disabling.
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

  3. Object Number: 1990226  Size: SH
  4. Remove the steering shaft coupling bolt (1) at the steering gear.
  5. Separate the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear.

  6. Object Number: 1992021  Size: SH
  7. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod nuts from the steering linkage outer tie rods (1) and discard them.
  8. Separate the steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering knuckles.
  9. Support the steering gear with jackstands.

  10. Object Number: 1990233  Size: SH
  11. Remove the steering gear bolts (1) from the left side of the steering gear.

  12. Object Number: 1990231  Size: SH
  13. Remove the steering gear bolts (1) from the right side of the steering gear.
  14. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
  15. Transfer any parts as needed.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the steering gear in the vehicle and support it with jackstands.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1990231  Size: SH

    Note: Start all steering gear bolts by hand before finalizing the torques.

  3. Install the steering gear bolts (1) at the right side of the steering gear.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1990233  Size: SH
  5. Install the steering gear bolts (1) to the left side of the steering gear.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 200 N·m (148 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1992021  Size: SH
  7. Connect the steering linkage outer tie rods (1) to the steering knuckles.
  8. Install the new steering linkage outer tie rod nuts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1990226  Size: SH
  10. Connect the steering shaft coupling to the steering gear.
  11. Install the steering shaft coupling bolt (1) at the steering gear.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

  13. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  14. Perform the high voltage enabling procedure. Refer to High Voltage Enabling.
  15. Perform the power steering control module setup procedure. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup.