Removal Procedure
- The steering column
- The intermediate shaft(s)
- The steering gear
- Lock the steering column in the straight-ahead position.
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
- Install the universal engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
- Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links at the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (GNA, GNB) .
- Disconnect the lower control arms from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) , Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA) .
- Disconnect the steering gear electrical connector.
- Remove the through bolts for the front and rear transmission mounts. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement , and Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (FWD) , Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (AWD) .
- Position adjustable jackstands underneath the left and right sides of the rear of the drivetrain and front suspension frame.
- Lower the vehicle until the drivetrain and front suspension frame is resting lightly on the jackstands.
- Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (AWD) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (FWD) .
- Loosen the drivetrain and front suspension frame front bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
- Raise the vehicle while the drivetrain and front suspension frame rests on the jackstands. Do not allow the gap between the body and rear of the frame to exceed a maximum of 50 mm (2 in).
- Place drain pans under the vehicle.
- Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bolt (1), seals (2) and hose (3) from the power steering pump. Discard the seals.
- Release the power steering gear inlet hose (1) from the power steering gear inlet hose brackets (2).
- Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) and disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) and power steering gear outlet hose (3) from the steering gear.
- Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (1) from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has become un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.