Before installing the steering gearbox, make sure that no grease is on the mating surface of the steering gearbox and the front subframe. To prevent the gearbox mounting bolts from loosening after the installation, remove any grease from the bolt holes.
Install the pinion shaft grommet (A). Align the lug portion (B) in the pinion shaft grommet to the steering gearbox.
Place the steering gearbox (A) on the front subframe (B).
Loosely install the stiffener plates (C), and new gearbox mounting bolts, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown.
Turn the lip of the pinion shaft grommet to ease installation.
Servo Body Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly (A/T)
Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent, and dry them with compressed air.
Blow out all passages.
Inspect the servo body for scoring and damage.
Check all valves for fre ...
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle uses “readiness codes,” as part of its onboard self diagnostic
system.
Some states refer to these codes during testing to see if your vehicle’s
em ...
A/T Differential Backlash Inspection (A/T)
Install the driveshaft and intermediate shaft into the differential
assembly, and place the axles on V-blocks (A).
Measure the backlash of the pinion gears (B) wit ...