POWER STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION

INSTALL PITMAN ARM
1. Secure the power steering gear assembly in a vise.
2. Align the alignment marks on the sector shaft and the pitman arm.
3. Install the spring washer and nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  340 N*m { 3465 kgf*cm, 250 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL STEERING GEAR HOUSING BRACKET
1. Install the stud bolt to the steering gear housing bracket.
  1. Install the 2 nuts to the stud bolt.
  2. Turn the nuts and install the stud bolt to the steering gear housing bracket.
    
    Torque:
    
    59 N*m { 600 kgf*cm, 43 ft.*lbf }
    
    Note
    
    Install the stud bolt securely until the threads are completely screwed into the steering gear housing bracket.
2. Install the steering gear housing bracket with the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and 4 washers.
  
  Torque:
  
  145 N*m { 1478 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Install the power steering gear assembly with the 3 bolts, nut and 4 washers.
  
  Torque:
  
  145 N*m { 1478 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Be careful not to drop the power steering gear assembly because it is extremely heavy.
CONNECT STEERING DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Connect the drag link to the pitman arm with the nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  195 N*m { 1987 kgf*cm, 143 ft.*lbf }
2. Install a new cotter pin.
  
  Note
  
  Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
CONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE
1. Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and the power steering gear assembly.
2. Install the bolt.
  
  Torque:
  
  35 N*m { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }
CONNECT PRESSURE FEED HOSE
1. Connect the pressure feed hose with the union bolt and 2 new gaskets.
  
  Torque:
  
  42 N*m { 428 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf }
CONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE
1. Connect the steering gear outlet return tube with the union bolt and 2 new gaskets.
  
  Torque:
  
  42 N*m { 428 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf }
ADD POWER STEERING FLUID
BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
1. Check the fluid level Click here.
2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.
3. Turn the steering wheel.
  1. With the engine stopped, turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Start the engine.
  1. Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
6. Turn the steering wheel.
  1. With the engine idling, turn the steering wheel left or right to the full lock position and keep it in that position for 2 to 3 seconds, then turn the steering wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds (*1).
  2. Repeat this procedure (*1) several times.
7. Stop the engine.
8. Check for foaming or emulsification.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  If the system has to be bled twice because of forming or emulsification, be sure to check for fluid leaks in the system.
9. Check the fluid level Click here.
CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
1. Keep the vehicle level.
2. With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the fluid reservoir.
  
  If necessary, add fluid.
  
  Fluid
  
  ATF DEXRON II or III, or equivalent.
  
  Fluid temperature
  
  0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Check that the fluid level is within the MAX LEVEL range on the reservoir.
3. Start the engine and run it at idle.
4. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to raise fluid temperature.
  
  Fluid temperature
  
  50 to 60°C (122 to 140°F)
5. Check for foaming or emulsification.
  
  If foaming or emulsification is identified, bleed the power steering system Click here.
6. With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the fluid reservoir.
7. Stop the engine.
8. Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the fluid reservoir.
  
  Maximum fluid level rise
  
  5 mm (0.20 in.)
  
  If any problem is found, bleed the power steering system Click here.
9. Check the fluid level.
INSPECT FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK
TILT DOWN CAB