Sportage 4WD 2Dr L4-2.0L (2002)
12. Disconnect and remove return hose No. 1 from top of reserve tank.
13. Remove pipe assembly No. 4 from top of steering gear.
14. Remove set bolt from intermediate shaft.
15. Disengage intermediate shaft from shaft of steering gear.
Notice: The intermediate shaft has a splined slip joint located under the dust boot. This permits the shaft to be compressed as necessary to
disengage the steering gear shaft.
16. Remove the four nuts, washers, and bolts that attach the steering gear to the vehicle.
17. Lift the steering gear from the top being careful to minimize spillage of power steering fluid from the steering gear ports.
18. Make sure all fluid lines and ports are capped or plugged.
Installation
1. Lower steering gear into position and insert one or more bolts to hold unit in place.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Install remaining bolts, and install four washers and nuts.
4. Install pitman arm on center link and install nut.
Tighten nut to 36 ft. lbs. (49 Nm).
5. Install cotter pin through nut at center link.
6. Engage intermediate shaft to steering gear shaft.
7. Install set bolt in intermediate shaft.
Tighten set bolt to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
