Removal Procedure
- The steering column
- The intermediate shaft(s)
- The steering gear
- With the wheels of the vehicle in the straight ahead position, use the CH-24640 anti-rotation pin anti-rotation pin to lock the steering column.
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
- Engine Protection Shield - Remove - Engine Protection Shield Replacement
- Front Wheelhouse Splash Shield-Left Side - Remove - Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement (Left Side) , or Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement (Right Side)
- CAUTION:
Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Caution .
Power Steering Fluid Cooler Hose(1) @ Steering Gear - Remove - Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement (Without LWN, Without Brake Warning Indicator) , or Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement (Without LWN, With Brake Warning Indicator)
- Power Brake Booster Outlet Hose(2) @ Steering Gear - Remove - Power Brake Booster Outlet Hose Replacement (With LWN, Booster to Reservoir) , or Power Brake Booster Outlet Hose Replacement (With LWN, Booster to Gear) , or Power Brake Booster Outlet Hose Replacement (Without LWN, Booster to Reservoir) , or Power Brake Booster Outlet Hose Replacement (Without LWN, Booster to Gear)
- Intermediate Steering Shaft(3) @ Steering Gear - Separate - Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Front Stabilizer Shaft(1) - Remove - Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
Pitman Arm(1) @ Steering Linkage Relay Rod - Separate - Steering Linkage Relay Rod Replacement
Steering Gear Bolt(1) - Remove[3x]
- Remove the steering gear (2) from the vehicle.
- Transfer components as necessary.
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has become un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.