Rainier AWD L6-4.2L (2007)
11. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
12. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle.
13. Remove the outer tie rods from the inner tie rods. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the outer tie rods. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement.
2. Install the power steering gear to the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
3. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts.
Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
4. Remove the support from the power steering gear.
5. Install the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear.
6. Install the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear retaining bolt.
Tighten the power steering hose assembly to power steering gear retaining bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
7. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
8. Install the steering gear crossmember. Refer to Front Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement.
