Grand Voyager V6-3.8L VIN L (1999)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Installation
The content of this article reflects the changes called out by TSB 26-07-99.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the steering gear up in the front suspension cradle, leaving room to install intermediate coupler.
2. Start the roll pin into the intermediate coupler before installing coupler on steering gear shaft. Start roll pin into coupler, using a hammer and
tapping it into the coupler. Then install the intermediate coupler on the shaft of the steering gear.
Installing Roll Pin In Intermediate Coupler
3. Install Remover/Installer Special Tool 6831A through the center of the roll pin, securing it with the knurled nut. Hold threaded rod stationary
while turning nut, this will pull the roll pin into the intermediate coupler.
4. Install steering gear assembly on the front suspension cradle. Install the 3 steering gear to front suspension cradle mounting bolts and nuts.
CAUTION: Proper torque on the steering gear to suspension cradle mounting bolts is very important.
5. Tighten the 3 steering gear to suspension cradle mounting bolts to a torque of 183 Nm (135 ft. lbs.).
6. Attach the power steering fluid pressure and return lines to the proper fittings on the steering gear. Tighten the power steering fluid line tube nuts
to a torque of 31 Nm (275 in. lbs.).
7. Install tie rod end into steering knuckle. Start tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut onto stud of tie rod end. While holding stud of tie rod
end stationary using a 11/32 socket, tighten tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut. Then using a crowfoot and 11/32 socket, tighten the tie
rod end attaching nut to a torque of 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
8. If the vehicle is equipped with All Wheel Drive, install the power transfer unit.
CAUTION: Proper torque on the cradle plate to suspension cradle mounting bolts is very important.
