Application			Description
Power Steering Fluid			DEXRON® II-D
Capacity			1.1 Liter (1.16 qt)
Type			Rack & Pinion
Overall Gear Ratio			16:1
Power Steering Angle	(155)Tire	Inside	39.5°
	.	Outside	33°
	(175)Tire	Inside	39.5°
	.	Outside	33°
	(185)Tire	Inside	39.5°
	.	Outside	33°
Grease	Rack		Polyureas
	Ball Joint		Synthetics Oils & Li Soaps

Application	N•m	Lb-Ft	Lb-In
Adjuster Plug Locknut	70	52	-
Coolant Surge Tank Attaching Nuts	4	-	35
Coupling Flange Pinch Bolt	22	16	-
Inner Tie Rod Bolts	90	66	-
Outer Tie Rod Hex Nut	60	44	-
Pinion Locknut	30	22	-
Pinion Preload	0.9 to 1.7	-	8 to 15
Power Steering Line Fittings-Cylinder End	27	20	-
Power Steering Line Fittings-Valve End	18	13	-
Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Pipe Fittings	27	20	-
Steering Gear Retaining Bracket Nuts	22	16	-
Steering Gear Retaining Bracket Studs	22	16	-

	KM-472 Wrench
	J-36545 Installing Tube
	KM-507-B Ball Joint Remover

	J-29810 Stub Shaft Protector
	KM-J-26610 Installer

Checks	Action
Check the steering coupling joints for looseness.	Tighten the steering coupling joints.
Check the power steering hose for contact with other components.	Be sure the power steering hose is correctly fitted into the hose clips.

Checks	Action
Check the power steering hose for contact with the body.	Be sure the power steering hose is correctly fitted into the hose clips.
Check the steering gear for insufficient lubrication.	Lubricate the steering gear.
Check the steering gear mounting for looseness.	Tighten the steering gear mounting bracket nuts.
Check the outer tie rods for improper installation.	Tighten the outer tie rod joints. Replace the outer tie rods as needed.

Checks	Action
Check the steering wheel for contact with the turn signal housing.	Adjust the turn signal housing.
Check the steering coupling for binding or looseness.	Replace the steering coupling flange.
Check the power steering pump flow control valve for sticking and improper alignment.	Replace the power steering pump.
Check the wheel alignment.	Adjust the wheel alignment.
Check the wheel bearings for wear or damage.	Replace the wheel bearings.
Check the steering gear-to-column joints for improper installation.	Adjust the steering coupling flange on the steering gear and the steering column. Replace the coupling flange as needed.
Check the outer tie rods and the ball joints for binding or looseness.	Tighten the tie rods and the ball joints. Replace the tie rods and the ball joints as needed.
Check the steering gear adjustments.	Perform a straight-ahead check.
Check the steering column shaft seal for rubbing on the shaft.	Replace the shaft seal.
Check the steering shaft bearings for binding.	Replace the steering shaft bearings.

Checks	Action
Check the power steering pump for internal leaks.	Replace the power steering pump.
Check the hoses for damage or restricted flow.	Replace the power steering hoses and pipes.
Check the power steering fluid level.	Fill the power steering fluid reservoir.
Check the power steering pump flow control valve for sticking and improper operation.	Replace the power steering pump.

Checks	Action
Check the power steering pump for insufficient pressure.	Replace the power steering pump.
Check the power steering pump flow control valve for sticking and improper operation.	Replace the power steering pump.
Check the pump drive belt for slippage.	Tighten the pump drive belt.
Check for air contamination in the power steering system.	Bleed the power steering system.

Checks	Action
Check for air contamination in the power steering system.	Bleed the power steering system.
Check the pump drive belt for looseness.	Tighten the pump drive belt.

Checks	Action
Check for air contamination in the power steering system.	Bleed the power steering system.
Check the wheel bearings for wear or damage.	Replace the wheel bearings.
Check the steering gear mounting for looseness.	Tighten the steering gear mounting bracket nuts.
Check the steering gear-to-column joints for improper installation.	Adjust the steering coupling flange on the steering gear and the steering column. Replace the coupling flange as needed.
Check the outer tie rods and ball joints for looseness.	Tighten the tie rods and the ball joints. Replace the tie rods and the ball joints as needed.

Checks	Action
Check the steering gear-to column joints for improper installation.	Adjust the steering coupling flange on the steering gear and the steering column. Replace the coupling flange as needed.
Check the power steering pump flow control valve for sticking and improper installation.	Replace the power steering pump.
Check the power steering pump for insufficient pressure.	Replace the power steering pump.
Check the power steering pump for internal leaks.	Replace the power steering pump.
Check for a loose or a worn steering coupling.	Tighten the steering coupling flange. Replace the steering coupling flange as needed.
Check the pump drive belt tension.	Adjust the pump drive belt tension.

1. Disconnect and remove the power steering gear. Refer to "Rack and Pinion Assembly" in this section.
2. Place the power steering gear on a bench next to the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the pressure line at the point where the hose connects to the pipe. Extend this line in order to reach the power steering gear on the bench.
4. Disconnect the return line from the the power steering fluid reservoir. Extend this line in order to reach the power steering gear on the bench.
5. Connect the power steering pipes to the power steering gear.
6. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 10 seconds.
7. Check the power steering fluid level. Refer to Section 6A, Power Steering System.
8. Start the engine and turn the rack and pinion stub shaft to a full turn in each direction. Hold the shaft against each stop for 5 seconds.
9. Inspect for possible leak points. Refer to Section 6A, Power Steering System.

1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the power steering pipes from the power steering gear.
3. Remove the extensions and reconnect the pressure and return lines.
4. Install and connect the power steering gear. Refer to "Rack and Pinion Assembly"in this section.
5. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 10 seconds.
6. Check the power steering fluid level. Refer to Section 6A, Power Steering System.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Position the tires straight ahead by turning the steering wheel.
3. Remove the Interm Shaft.Refer to Section 6E, Steering Wheel And Column.



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4. Remove the Front Tires.
5. Drain the Power Steering fluid from the Rack And Pinion.
6. Disconnect the Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet pipe fittings.



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7. Remove the outer tie rod hex nuts. Refer to "outer tie rod" in this section.



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8. Remove the ball joint hex nuts and disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the knuckle by removing the stabilizer shaft link assembly. Refer to Section 2C, Front Suspension.



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9. Remove the cross member by removing the nuts and bolts to the underbody.



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10. Remove the Rack and Pinion assembly by disconnecting the steering gear retaining bracket nuts.

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1. Install the Rack and Pinion assembly by connecting the steering gear retaining bracket nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the steering gear retaining bracket nuts to 50 N•m(37 lb-ft).




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2. Install the cross member by tightening the nuts and bolts to the underbody.
Tighten
Tighten the cross member by tightening the nuts and bolts to the underbody to 150 N•m (111 lb-ft).




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3. Install the ball joint hex nuts and connect the stabilizer shaft to the knuckle by tightening the the bolt with stabilizer shaft link assembly. Refer to Section 2C, Front Suspension.
Tighten
Tighten the ball joint hex nuts to knuckle to 45 N•m(33 lb-ft). Tighten the bolts of stabilizer shaft to the knuckle to 45 N•m (33 lb-ft).




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4. Install the outer tie rod hex nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rod hex nuts to 45 N•m (33 lb-ft).




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5. Connect the Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet pipe fittings.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts of Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet pipe fittings to 22 N•m (16 lb-ft).


6. Install the Front Tires.Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
7. Refill the Power Steering fluid.
Notice : When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use DEXRON-III power steering fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.



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8. Install the Interm Shaft.Refer to Section 6E, Steering Wheel And Column.
9. Install the steering wheel and column.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
Important : After all the operations with the steering gear, be sure to check the exact straight-ahead position of the steering in each case.Refer to "Straight-ahead check" in this section.

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1. Remove the outer tie rod hex nut and disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the special tool KM-507-B.



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2. Loose the tie rod lock nuts and remove the outer tie rod.
Important : Before loose the tie rod lock nut, mark the position of the lock nut for easy alignment after installation procedure.

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1. Install the outer tie rod by tightening the lock nuts to 54 N•m(40 lb-ft).



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2. Install the outer tie rod by tightening the hex nut to 45 N•m(33 lb-ft).

1. Refer to the unit repair of power steering gear in this section.

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Make the rack bearing adjustment with the front wheel raised and the steering wheel centered. Be sure to check the returnability of the steering wheel to center after the adjustment.
1. Loosen the locknut and turn the adjuster plug clockwise until a torque of 10 N•m (88 lb-in) is obtained.
2. Back the adjuster plug off by 55 to 65 degrees. Check the pinion preloaded torque is within the range 0.9 to 1.7 N•m (8 to 15 lb-in).
3. Tighten the adjuster plug locknut while holding the adjuster plug stationary.
Tighten
Tighten the adjuster plug locknut to 70 N•m (52 lb-ft).

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Step	Action	Value(s)	Yes	No
1	Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position. Is the wheel in the correct position?	-	Go to Step 2	-
2	Is the steering coupling flange pinch bolt lying horizontally?	-	Go to Step 3	Go to Step 4
3	Is the steering wheel off center by more than 5 degrees?	-	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 6
4	The pinion is displaced on the rack. The steering pinion position must be corrected. Is the repair complete?	-	Go to Step 2	-
5	Remove steering wheel and center on the spindle splines. Is the repair complete?	-	Go to Step 3	-
6	Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Measure the inner and the outer angles of the tire centerline compared to the straight-ahead centerline. Do the angles match the value specified?	Inner angle: 39° 5'± 1° 30' Outer angle: 34° ± 1° 30'	System OK	Go to Step 7
7	The rack assembly was not assembled correctly. Repair, as needed. Is the repair complete?	-	Go to Step 6	-

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1. Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "Rack and Pinion Assembly" in this section.
2. Remove the adjuster plug locknut from the adjuster plug, and remove the adjuster plug from the housing with the rack guide spring cap wrench(22mm).



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3. Remove the adjuster spring and rack bearing.

• Coat the rack bearing, the adjuster spring and the adjuster plug with lithium-based grease.
• With the rack centered, turn the adjuster plug clockwise until a torque of 12 N•m(9 Ib-ft) is obtained, then back it off by 50 to 70 degress.
Tighten
Tighten the adjuster plug to 12N•m(9 lb-ft).

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Center the steering wheel.
3. Remove the power steering gear. Refer to "Rack and Pinion Assembly" in this section.
4. Loosen the locknut and the adjuster plug clockwise until a torque of 12N.m(9lb-ft) is obtained, then loosen it by 50 to 70 degrees.



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5. Tighten the locknut on the adjuster plug while holding the adjuster plug stationary.
6. Install the power steering gear. Refer to "Rack and Pinion Assembly" in this section.
7. Be sure to check the return ability of the steering wheel to center position after adjustment.
Tighten
Tighten the adjuster plug to 12 N•m (9 lb-ft) and the adjuster plug lock nut to 30 N•m (22 Ib-ft).

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1. Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "Rack and Pinion Assembly" in this section.
2. Remove the dust cover from the lower end of the housing.
Notice : If the stud shaft is not held, damage to the pinion teeth will occur.
3. While holding the stub shaft with a wrench, remove the locknut from the pinion.



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4. With the gear centered, mark the location of the stub shaft notch on the housing to aid in properly installing the pinion and valve assembly.
5. Remove the upper housing retaining ring.



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6. Remove the valve and pinion assembly from the stub shaft housing.
Notice : Be sure to remove the stub shaft from the housing with caution, otherwise the shaft, bearing and seal could be damaged.



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7. Remove the stub shaft dust seal, the stub shaft bearing annulus assemly.

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• Install the bushing and a new lower pinion valve seal.
• Coat all the seals with power steering fluid to ensure proper sealing.
• When the valve and pinion assembly is fully seated in the housing, be sure the notch in the stub shaft and the mark on the housing line up. If this is not done the vehicle will not pass the straight-ahead check and will have poor steering performance.
Notice : Be sure to install the stub shaft to the housing with caution, otherwise the shaft, bearing and seal could be damaged.

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1. Remove the tie rod.
2. Remove the rack bearing. Refer to "Valve and Pinion Assembly" in this section.



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3. Remove the pinion shaft ball bearing.
Notice : The Pinion shaft ball bearing should be removed with caution by tapping the shaft gently.



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4. Remove the sir clip from the rack gear housing.



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5. Remove the rack gear and stopper by pulling them.
6. Remove the rack gear stopper.

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1. Check any damage on the rack gear.



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2. Check and damage on the pinion gear and valve assembly.



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3. Check and tie rod and ball joint.

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1. Install the pinion lock nut.
Tighten
Tighten the pinion lock nut to 30 N•m (22 Ib-ft).




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2. Install the adjust nut and its lock nut. Refer to "Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment" in this section.



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3. Install the tie rod.
Tighten
Tighten the tie rod to 100 N•m (75 Ib-ft).