Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin

Notice: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the coil assembly in the steering column to become uncentered which will cause damage to the coil assembly.

1. Lock the steering column by installing J 42640 into the underside of the steering column.



2. Disconnect the intermediate shaft lower coupling. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
4. Remove the power steering gear heatshield.



5. Disconnect the pressure and return pipes (1 & 2) from the rack and pinion gear.
6. Disconnect the Magnasteer™ electrical connector if equipped.



7. Remove the stabilizer shaft links at lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
8. Rotate the stabilizer shaft to access steering gear bolts.
9. Disconnect the tie rod ends from the knuckles.
10. Remove the rack and pinion attaching bolts.
11. Remove the rack and pinion assembly.

1. Install the rack and pinion assembly.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install rack and pinion bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the rack and pinion bolts to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).

3. Connect the Magnasteer™ electrical connector if equipped.



4. Connect the pressure and return lines (1 & 2) to the steering gear.

Tighten
Tighten the pressure and return pipes to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).




5. Install the heat shield and bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the heat shield bolts to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).

6. Align stabilizer shaft and install links to lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
7. Connect the tie rod ends to the knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
8. Lower the vehicle.



9. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
10. Tighten the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the pinch bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

11. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column.
12. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
13. If the power steering gear was replaced, check front toe-in. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Suspension-Wheel Alignment.