Envoy 2WD L6-4.2L (2008)
which will cause premature failure of the joint.
5. Disconnect the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles using J 24319-B .
6. Remove the steering gear crossmember. Refer to Front Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement .
7. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (See: Steering
Column/Service and Repair/Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement) .
8. Remove the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear retaining bolt.
9. Remove the power steering hose assembly from the power steering gear.
10. Support the power steering gear.
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 (See: Tie Rod/Tie Rod End/Service
and Repair) .
Installation Procedure
1. Install the outer tie rods. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement (See: Tie Rod/Tie Rod End/Service and Repair) .
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).