Steering Gear: Service and Repair

Steering Gear

Removal

CAUTION: Make sure that only the manufacturers' recommended four wheel alignment equipment is used.

CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel with the lower steering column disconnected as damage to the clock spring and steering wheel switches may occur.

NOTE:
Make sure the steering is in the straight ahead position.
1 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications
2 Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
4 Remove the air deflector. For additional information, refer to Air Deflector Service and Repair




5 Release both tie-rod end ball joints.
- Remove and discard the 2 nuts.




6 Disconnect the power steering control valve actuator electrical connector.




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CAUTION: Air tools MUST NOT be used on steering column bolts.
Disconnect the lower steering column from the steering gear.
- Remove and discard the bolt.
8 Release the power steering line support bracket.




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CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean and dry. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
NOTE:
Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.
Disconnect the power steering feed and return fluid lines from the steering gear.
- Remove the bolt.
- Position a container to collect spillage.
- Remove and discard both O-ring seals.





10 Remove the steering gear.
- Remove the 3 bolts.





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CAUTION: Do not allow the gaiter to twist.
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove both tie rod ends.
- Loosen the tie-rod end ball joint retaining nut.
- Repeat the above procedure for the other side.

Installation
1 Install both tie rod ends.
- Tighten the tie rod end lock nut to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).
2 Install the steering gear.
- Tighten the bolts to 100 Nm ( 74 lb.ft).
3 Connect the power steering feed and return fluid lines.
- Install the new O-ring seals.
- Tighten the bolt to 15 Nm (11 lb.ft).
4 Connect the power steering control valve actuator electrical connector.
5 Secure the power steering line support mount.
6 Connect the steering column lower shaft.
- Tighten the bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).
7 Connect the tie-rod end ball joints.
8 Install the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
9 Install the air deflector. For additional information, refer to Air Deflector Service and Repair

10 Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. For additional information, refer to Specifications

11 Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Power Steering System Bleeding Service and Repair

12 Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check and adjust the wheel alignment.