:  Jan 15, 2008



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  : Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

. Remove the radiator access panel.
  Remove the 4 bolts.




. Remove the front RH splash shield.
  Remove the 4 clips.




. Remove the front LH splash shield.
  Remove the 4 clips.




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  Make sure the steering is in the straight ahead position.

Release the universal joint from the steering gear.
  Remove and discard the bolt.




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  LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Release both tie-rod end ball joints.
  Loosen the locknut.
  Release both track rods from tie rod ends, note the number of turns for installation.




. Disconnect the pressure lines from the power steering gear.
  Remove the bolt.
  Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
  Remove and discard the O-ring seals.




. Remove the steering gear high-pressure line.
  Remove the bolt.




. Remove the steering gear.
  Remove the 2 bolts and discard the cage nuts.
  With assistance, carefully rotate and release the steering gear.




. With assistance, install the steering gear.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Tighten the bolts to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).

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  Do not install the support bracket bolt until the steering gear connections are tightened.

Install the steering gear high pressure line.

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  Lubricate the seals with clean power steering fluid.

Connect the steering gear pressure lines.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Install new O-ring seals.

. Install the power steering line support bracket.
  Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints.
  Attach both tie rods to previously noted positions.
  Tighten the tie-rod locking nut.

. Connect the universal joint to the steering gear.
  Install a new patchlock bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

. Install the radiator access panel.
  Install the 4 bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

. Install the front LH splash shield.

. Install the front RH splash shield.

. Fill and bleed the power steering system.

. Adjust the front wheel alignment.