For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Position the tires straight ahead by turning the steering wheel.
3. Remove the intermediate shaft.
4. Remove the front tires.
5. Remove the outer tie rod hex nuts. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
6. Remove the ball joint hex nuts and disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the knuckle by removing the stabilizer shaft link assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
7. Remove the cross member by removing the nuts and bolts to the underbody.
8. Remove the rack and pinion assembly by disconnecting the steering gear retaining bracket nuts.

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

1. Install the rack and pinion assembly by connecting the steering gear retaining bracket nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the steering gear retaining bracket nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

2. Install the cross member by tightening the nuts and bolts to the underbody.

Tighten
Tighten the cross member by tightening the nuts and bolts to the underbody to 150 N·m (111 lb ft).

3. Install the ball joint hex nuts and connect the stabilizer shaft to the knuckle by tightening the bolt with stabilizer shaft link assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .

Tighten

• | Tighten the ball joint hex nuts to knuckle to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

• | Tighten the bolts of stabilizer shaft to the knuckle to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

4. Install the outer tie rod hex nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rod hex nuts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

5. Install the front tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
6. Install the intermediate shaft.
7. Install the steering wheel and column.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Inspect the vehicle. Refer to Preliminary Alignment Inspection .
10. Measure the wheel alignment.
11. If necessary, adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .