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Steering Gear

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Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.

Parts

PartSteering Gear
ManufacturerCHY
OEM part #52109984AH
Price$425.00

Labor

Replace — Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts2.4 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
To Overhaul Steering Gear, Add1.5 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
To R&R Short Rack, Add0.6 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
To R&R Boots, Add — Each0.2 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts2.6 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
Procedures
Steering Gear: Specificationsreference
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Steering Gear - Installation18 steps
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  1. Transfer the tie rod ends to the new steering gear (if needed).
  2. Install the steering gear (1) to the vehicle.
  3. Install the gear mounting bolts (2) to the front cradle and tighten to 176 Nm (130 ft.lbs.).
  4. Install the power steering lines (1, 2) to the gear (3) and tighten the tube nuts to 27 Nm (20 ft.lbs.).
  5. Install the oil filter trough and filter.
  6. Install the axle mounting bracket.
  7. Install the left lower control arm into position and install the cam/bolt.
  8. Install the tie rod end to the knuckle and tighten the nuts to 41 Nm (30 ft.lbs.), plus an additional 90° turn.
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly Service and Repair.
  10. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
  11. Install the lower coupler pinch bolt (1), slide the coupler on to the gear and tighten the pinch bolt to 53 Nm (39 ft.lbs.).
  12. Install the battery tray (1) Battery Tray - Installation.
  13. Install the battery Battery - Installation.
  14. Reinstall the power center back into place.
  15. Reconnect the battery cables (3).
  16. Unlock the steering wheel.
  17. Fill the power steering fluid Service and Repair.
  18. Perform a wheel alignment Service and Repair
Steering Gear - Removal18 steps
ℹ NOTE
The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an internal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of locking the steering wheel for service will have to be used.
ℹ NOTE
Mark the alignment adjusting cams and tie rod end jam nuts on the steering gear for easier installation.
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  1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir.
  2. Lock the steering wheel to prevent spinning of the clockspring.
  3. Disconnect the battery cables ends (3) from the battery.
  4. Remove the battery Battery - Removal.
  5. Disengage the retaining clips of the power center and move it to the side out of the way to access the battery tray (1).
  6. Remove the battery tray (1) Battery Tray - Removal.
  7. Remove the lower intermediate shaft coupler pinch bolt (1) and slide the coupler (3) off the gear.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
  9. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  10. Remove the tie rod end nuts.
  11. Separate tie rod ends from the knuckles with Tie Rod Puller.
  12. Remove the power steering lines (1, 2) from the gear (3).
  13. Remove the mounting bolts (2) from the gear (1) to the front cradle.
  14. Remove the left front lower suspension arm cam/bolt and lower the control arm enough to get the axle mounting bracket bolt out. This must be done to remove the axle mounting bracket.
  15. Remove the axle mounting bracket.
  16. Remove the oil filter and trough.
  17. Put the steering gear in the full right position and lower the gear out of the vehicle.
  18. Remove the steering gear (1) from the vehicle.
Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection5 steps
ℹ NOTE
This information is designed to be used in conjunction with the diagnostic charts at the beginning of the Steering.
  1. Check and adjust power steering fluid level in the reservoir as necessary. Service and Repair
  2. Start the vehicle and heat system by steering lock-to-lock 5 times with the engine running at 3000 rpm. Do not hold the gear against the stops for more than 5 seconds at a time.
  3. Return the engine to idle speed.
  4. Listen for the noise when turning the wheel slowly off center during a dry park maneuver.
  5. Replace power steering gear if the hiss or whistle is present. Steering Gear - Removal
Steering Gear - Descriptionreference
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DESCRIPTION A rack and pinion steering gear (Figure 1) is made up of two main components, the pinon shaft and the rack. The gear cannot be adjusted or internally serviced. If a malfunction or a fluid leak occurs, the gear must be replaced as an assembly, With the exception of the outer tie rods (3AND5) which are serviced separately.
Factory service manual
From the 2008 KK factory manual — descriptions, specs, torque & procedures for this part.
RACK & PINION STEERING GEAR📷 1
1 - TIE ROD - INNER 2 - TIE ROD - INNER 3 - TIE ROD END - OUTER LH 4 - BOOTS 5 - TIE ROD END - OUTER RH
A rack and pinion steering gear is made up of two main components, the pinon shaft and the rack. The gear cannot be adjusted or internally serviced. If a malfunction or a fluid leak occurs, the gear must be replaced as an assembly, With the exception of the outer tie rods (3&5) which are serviced separately. See Fig. 47.
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RACK & PINION STEERING GEAR📷 1
The steering column intermediate shaft is attached to the gear pinion. The rotation of the pinion moves the gear rack from side-to-side. This lateral action of the rack pushes and pulls the tie rods, which are connected to the steering knuckles to change the direction of the front wheels.
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POWER STEERING GEAR📷 1
NOTE: This information is designed to be used in conjunction with the diagnostic charts at the beginning of the Steering article. See DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.
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OBJECTIONABLE HISS OR WHISTLE POSSIBLY CAUSED BY A NOISY STEERING GEAR
1. Check and adjust power steering fluid level in the reservoir as necessary. See STANDARD
RACK & PINION - 2WD📷 2
1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir.
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an internal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of locking the steering wheel for service will have to be used.
2. Lock the steering wheel to prevent spinning of the clockspring. 3. Raise and support the vehicle. 4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
NOTE: Mark the alignment adjusting cams and tie rod end jam nuts on the steering gear for easier installation.
5. Remove the tie rod end nuts. 6. Separate tie rod ends from the knuckles with Puller C-3894-A.
7. Remove the lower intermediate shaft coupler pinch bolt and slide the coupler off the gear.
8. Remove the power steering lines (1&2) from the gear (3).
9. Remove the mounting bolts (2) from the gear (1) to the front cradle. 10. Remove the steering gear (1) from the vehicle.
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RACK & PINION - 4WD📷 5
1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir.
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an internal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of locking the steering wheel for service will have to be used.
2. Lock the steering wheel to prevent spinning of the clockspring.
 3.   Disconnect the battery (3).
 4.   Remove the battery. Refer to REMOVAL .
 5.   Unclip the power center (2) and move it to the side out of the way to access the battery tray (1).
 6.   Remove the battery tray (1). Refer to REMOVAL .
7. Remove the lower intermediate shaft coupler pinch bolt and slide the coupler off the gear. 8. Raise and support the vehicle. 9. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
NOTE: Mark the alignment adjusting cams and tie rod end jam nuts on the steering gear for easier installation.
10. Remove the tie rod end nuts. 11. Separate tie rod ends from the knuckles with Puller C-3894-A.
12. Remove the power steering lines (1&2) from the gear (3).
13. Remove the mounting bolts (2) from the gear (1) to the front cradle. 14. Remove the left front lower suspension arm cam/bolt and lower the control arm enough to get the axle mounting bracket bolt out.This must be done to remove the axle mounting bracket. 15. Remove the axle mounting bracket. 16. Remove the oil filter and trough. 17. Put the steering gear in the full right position and lower the gear out of the vehicle. 18. Remove the steering gear (1) from the vehicle.
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RACK & PINION - 2WD📷 2
1. Transfer the outer tie rod ends to the new steering gear (if needed). 2. Install the steering gear (1) to the vehicle. 3. Install the gear mounting bolts (2) to the front cradle. Tighten the gear mounting bolts to 176 N.m (130 ft.lbs.).
4. Install the power steering lines (1&2) to the gear (1). Tighten the tube nuts to 27 N.m (20 ft.lbs.).
  5.   Install the lower coupler pinch bolt and slide the coupler on to the gear. Tighten to 53 N.m (39 ft.lbs.).
  6.   Install the tie rod end to the knuckle and tighten the nuts to 41 N.m (30 ft.lbs.) Plus an additional 90° turn.
  7.   Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  8.   Install the skid plate. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  9.   Lower the vehicle.
 10.   Unlock the steering wheel.
 11.   Fill the power steering fluid. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.
 12.   Reset the toe and center the steering wheel. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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RACK & PINION - 4WD📷 4
1. Transfer the outer tie rod ends to the new steering gear (if needed). 2. Install the steering gear (1) to the vehicle. 3. Install the gear mounting bolts (2) to the front cradle. Tighten the gear mounting bolts to 176 N.m (130 ft.lbs.).
 4.   Install the power steering lines (1&2) to the gear (3). Tighten the tube nuts to 27 N.m (20 ft.lbs.).
 5.   Install the oil filter trough and filter.
 6.   Install the axle mounting bracket.
 7.   Install the left lower control arm into position and install the cam/bolt.
 8.   Install the tie rod end to the knuckle and tighten the nuts to 41 N.m (30 ft.lbs.) Plus an additional 90° turn.
 9.   Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
10.   Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the lower coupler pinch bolt and slide the coupler on to the gear. Tighten to 53 N.m (39 ft.lbs.).
 12.   Install the battery tray (1). Refer to INSTALLATION .
 13.   Install the battery. Refer to INSTALLATION .
 14.   Reinstall the power center (2) back into place.
 15.   Reconnect the battery cables (3).
 16.   Unlock the steering wheel.
 17.   Fill the power steering fluid. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.
 18.   Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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