Power Steering Gear: Installing

-- If necessary, install outer tie rods onto inner tie rod threads. As outer tie rods are installed, count out same number rotations as were counted on tie rod removal. This will get toe setting somewhat close to specification before vehicle is aligned at end of this procedure. Snug tie rod jam nuts on both ends of gear. Do not tighten at this time. Tighten tie rod jam nuts to specification while performing wheel alignment at end of this procedure.

-- Carefully install power steering gear (1) through left wheel opening using the reverse of how it was removed, then set it up into mounted position.

-- Find power steering gear's center of travel, then match intermediate shaft extension (2) with that on steering gear shaft (3). Slide extension onto steering gear shaft.

-- Install pinch bolt (1) securing intermediate shaft extension (2) to extension shaft (3). Tighten pinch bolt to 42 Nm (31 ft lbs).

-- Slide dust shield down over pinch bolt and steering gear shaft.

-- Center steering gear (2) mounting bosses over mounting holes in crossmember and install two steering gear mounting bolts (1). Tighten mounting bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft lbs).

-- Install return hose (5) into power steering gear (3) port. Thread return hose tube nut into gear and tighten to 31 Nm (23 ft lbs).

-- Install pressure hose (4) into power steering gear (3) port. Thread pressure hose tube nut into gear and tighten to 31 Nm (23 ft lbs).

-- Install the stabilizer bar through the driver side wheel opening. Rotate the bar as necessary until it is centered over the suspension crossmember and the ends curve upward below the steering gear tie rods.

-- Install the two bushings on the stabilizer bar utilizing the slit cut into the cushion sides.

-- Install the two stabilizer bushing retainers (2) over the cushions.

-- Install the four screws (1) securing the stabilizer bushing retainers (2) to the crossmember. Tighten screws to 45 Nm (33 ft lbs).

-- Position the power steering pressure hose routing clamps (4.0L engine only uses one) on the rear of the crossmember. Install and tighten the screws to 8 Nm (71 in lbs).

-- Install the rear engine mount. Refer to REAR ENGINE MOUNT for CJRA engines, REAR POWERTRAIN MOUNT AND BRACKET for CGUA engines or REAR ENGINE MOUNT for CGVA engines .

-- Position the heat shield (1) over the steering gear (2). Install the mounting screws and push-pins. Tighten the screws to 8 Nm (71 in lbs).

-- Position crossmember (5) in engine compartment and install mounting bolts (3, 4, 6). Tighten front mounting bolt (6) to 113 Nm (83 ft lbs). Tighten rear mounting bolts (3, 4) at suspension crossmember (2) to 55 Nm (41 ft lbs).

-- Install front engine mount thru-bolt (4). Tighten bolt to 57 Nm (42 ft lbs).

-- On each side of vehicle, attach outer tie rod (5) to knuckle (2). Start new nut (1) onto outer tie rod stud. While holding stud stationary, tighten nut using a wrench.

-- Using a crowfoot wrench on a torque wrench, tighten nut to 75 Nm (55 ft lbs) + 245° turn after the tightening specification is met.

-- Attach the stabilizer bar link (1) at each end of the stabilizer bar (3). At each link, install and tighten the nut (2) while holding the stabilizer bar link lower stud stationary. Tighten the nuts to 88 Nm (65 ft lbs).

-- On each side of vehicle, install tire and wheel assembly (1). Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) in proper sequence to 135 Nm (100 ft lbs). Refer to ALUMINUM WHEEL or STEEL WHEEL .

-- Lower vehicle.

-- Connect negative battery cable on negative battery post.

-- Remove steering wheel holder.

-- Fill and bleed power steering system. Refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING .

-- Inspect for leaks.

-- Perform wheel alignment, setting toe to specifications. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT STANDARD PROCEDURE .