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Section 38 (Steering System (Service Information)): Gear: Installation: RWD

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Fig 1: Gear Mounting Bolts
GC0013296Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. If necessary, install outer tie rods from original gear to replacement inner tie rods. Install each outer tie rod same amount of threads as it was installed on original gear. This will get toe setting close, saving some time when toe is set later in this procedure.
  2. Lift steering gear (2) into mounted position and install steering gear mounting bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 2: Hoses at RWD Steering Gear
    GC0013298Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    NOTE: Always use a NEW O-ring on the ends of the steering hoses.
  3. Lubricate NEW O-ring on end of return hose with clean power steering fluid.
  4. Install return hose (3) to steering gear (1). Tighten tube nut to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
  5. Lubricate NEW O-ring on end of pressure hose with clean power steering fluid.
  6. Install pressure hose (2) to steering gear (1). Tighten tube nut to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 3: Steering Coupling
    GC0013230Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    CAUTION: Prior to coupling installation, make sure gear is centered in its travel to match clockspring centering in steering column.
  7. Align coupling (2) with input shaft (3) and install steering coupling. Install NEW pinch bolt. Tighten bolt to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 4: Front Outer Tie Rod
    GC0013299Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Install each outer tie rod end (5) to its knuckle (2). Install nuts (1) and tighten to 85 N.m (63 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 5: Tire And Wheel Mounting
    GC0012971Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Install tire and wheel assemblies (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)
  10. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cables
    GC0012970Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
  12. Fill pump reservoir with fluid and perform pump initial operation procedure. (Refer to STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE) 
  13. Perform wheel alignment setting toe to specifications. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
    Fig 7: Front Outer Tie Rod
    GC0013299Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  14. Tighten both tie rod jam nuts (3) to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.) torque.
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