Celebrity V6-173 2.8L VIN X 2-bbl (1985)
6. Install tie rod ends to steering knuckles. Torque ball stud nuts to specifications and install cotter pins.
7. Install wheel and tire assemblies.
8. Remove lack stands and lower car.
9. Connect power steering pipes to gear and torque to 27 Nm (20 Lbs. Ft.).
10. Line up intermediate shaft to stub shaft and connect. Install pinch bolt and torque to specification.
11. Install air cleaner assembly.
12. Add power steering fluid to reservoir then start engine and allow to idle about 10 seconds. Stop engine.
13. Check power steering fluid level and add as necessary.
14. Check and adjust toe as necessary.
Manual Rack and Pinion Assembly
REMOVE AND INSTALL MANUAL RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY
REMOVE
1. Move intermediate shaft seal upward and remove intermediate shaft to stub shaft pinch bolt.
2. Raise car.
3. Remove both front wheel and tire assemblies.
4. Remove both tie rod end cotter pins and nuts. Disconnect tie rod ends from steering knuckles.
5. Support car body with jack stands to allow lowering of cradle.
6. Remove Air Management pipe bracket bolt from cross-member if equipped.
7. Remove 2 rear cradle mount bolts and lower rear of cradle about 4-5 inches.
NOTICE: Do not lower rear of cradle too far as damage to engine components nearest to the cowl may result.
8. Remove Rack & Pinion heat shield if equipped.
9. Remove 2 Rack & Pinion assembly mount bolts.
10. Remove Rack & Pinion gear assembly through left wheel opening.
INSTALL
1. Install Rack & Pinion gear assembly into mounts on crossmember.
