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Removal and Installation

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    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

    2. Vehicles with 3.0L engine 

  2. Remove the EGR valve. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL - 3.0L (4V) .

    3. All vehicles 

    NOTE: 2.3L engine shown, 3.0L engine similar.
  3. Remove the rear transaxle insulator bracket.
    1. Remove the rear transaxle insulator bracket bolt.
      • To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    2. Remove the 2 rear transaxle insulator bracket nuts.
      • To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    3. Remove the rear transaxle insulator-to-bracket through-bolt.
      • To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
        Fig 1: Identifying Rear Transaxle Insulator
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  4. Remove the 3 bolts and the rear transaxle mounting plate.
    • To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Locating Rear Transaxle Mounting Plate Bolts
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    5. NOTE: Do not loosen the tie-rod end nut to align the slot in the nut with the tie-rod end stud through-hole.
  5. Remove and discard the 2 outer tie-rod end cotter pins and the 2 tie-rod end nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    • If necessary, continue to tighten the tie-rod end nut until the slot in the nut aligns with the tie-rod end stud through-hole.
  6. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod end from the knuckle.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (211-105)
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    7. Vehicles with 3.0L engine 

  7. Remove the generator splash shield pin-type retainer, bolt and generator splash shield.
    • To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

    8. All vehicles 

    CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  8. Hold the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position using a suitable tool.
  9. Remove the nuts and the steering column boot.
    Fig 4: Locating Nuts And Steering Column Boot
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  10. Remove and discard the steering column coupling-to-steering gear pinch bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  11. Remove the steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose bracket-to-subframe bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  12. Remove the power steering pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  13. Remove the steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose bracket-to-steering gear stud.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  14. Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    15. NOTE: Install a new high pressure hose O-ring seal and a new return hose O-ring seal.
  15. Remove the power steering pressure and return lines.
  16. Remove the 2 steering gear mounting bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
    17. NOTE: Remove the steering gear from the RH side of the vehicle.
  17. Remove the steering gear.
  18. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  19. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  20. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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