Disassembly & Reassembly: Notes
NOTE:
Steering gear cannot be disassembled on Tribute models. If defective, a new steering gear must be installed.
- Remove steering gear assembly. See STEERING GEAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. As an aid to disassembly and reassembly, use illustrations. See Figure-Figure . For reassembly reference, keep components in order of disassembly. Replace worn or damaged components as necessary.
- On all models, after steering rack reassembly, but before installing tie rods, check pinion preload. See PINION PRELOAD under ADJUSTMENTS.