Power Rack and Pinion Steering Gear

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1997–98 MPV

2 WHEEL DRIVE

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Engine under cover
   • Outer tie rod ends
   • Intermediate shaft
   • Power steering hoses
   • Steering gear brackets with the steering gear attached
   • Steering gear brackets from the steering gear

   To install:

3. Install or connect the following:
   • Steering gear brackets to the steering gear. Tighten the bolts to 55–68 ft. lbs. (74–93 Nm).
   • Steering gear brackets with the steering gear attached. Tighten the bolts to 47–68 ft. lbs. (63–93 Nm).
   • Power steering hoses
   • Intermediate shaft. Tighten the pinch bolt to 14–19 ft. lbs. (18–26 Nm).
   • Outer tie rod ends. Tighten the nuts to 44–57 ft. lbs. (59–78 Nm).
   • Engine under cover
   • Negative battery cable
4. Fill the power steering reservoir.
5. Check the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.

   Fig. 1: Exploded view of the rack and pinion mounting — 1997–98 2WD vehicles

4 WHEEL DRIVE

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Engine under cover
   • Outer tie rod ends
   • Power steering hoses and pipes
   • Intermediate shaft and steering column
   • Front driveshaft
   • Front differential housing bolts
   • Steering gear

   To install:

3. Install or connect the following:
   • Steering gear. Tighten the bolts to 55–68 ft. lbs. (74–93 Nm).
   • Front differential housing bolts. Tighten the bolts to 49–72 ft. lbs. (67–97 Nm).
   • Front driveshaft. Tighten the flange bolts to 37–43 ft. lbs. (50–58 Nm).
   • Intermediate shaft and steering column. Tighten the pinch bolt to 14–19 ft. lbs. (18–26 Nm) and the steering column fasteners to 12–16 ft. lbs. (16–22 Nm).
   • Power steering hoses and pipes
   • Outer tie rod ends. Tighten the nuts to 44–57 ft. lbs. (59–78 Nm).
   • Engine under cover
   • Negative battery cable
4. Fill the power steering reservoir.
5. Check the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.

   Fig. 2: Exploded view of the rack and pinion mounting — 1997–98 4WD vehicles

2000–01 MPV

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Attach a support fixture to the engine lifting eyes.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Front wheels
   • Wheel speed sensors
   • Steering shaft pinch bolt
   • Outer tie rod ends
   • Subframe transverse section
   • Subframe center section
   • Power steering pressure and return lines
   • Steering gear

   To install:

   Fig. 3: Steering gear torque sequence — 2000–01 MPV

4. Install or connect the following:
   • Steering gear. Tighten the fasteners in sequence to 55–77 ft. lbs. (75–104 Nm).
   • Power steering pressure and return lines
   • Subframe center section. Tighten the bolts to 48–65 ft. lbs. (64–89 Nm) and the nuts to 50–68 ft. lbs. (67–93 Nm).
   • Subframe transverse section. Tighten the bolts to 69–96 ft. lbs. (94–131 Nm).
   • Outer tie rod ends. Tighten the nuts to 24–32 ft. lbs. (32–44 Nm).
   • Steering shaft pinch bolt. Tighten the bolt to 14–19 ft. lbs. (19–26 Nm).
   • Wheel speed sensors
   • Front wheels
5. Fill the power steering reservoir.
6. Check the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.