For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the rack and pinion outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
2. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
3. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
4. Remove the transaxle mount bolt (1).
5. Remove the transaxle mount bolts (1) and position the transaxle mount aside.

Note: Do not reuse the old O-ring seals.

6. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) and the power steering cooler hose (1) from the power steering gear.
7. Remove the power steering gear hoses bracket bolt (1).
8. Remove the power steering gear bolts (1).
9. Remove the power steering gear through the left wheel house area.
10. Transfer any parts as needed.

### Installation Procedure

1. Position the power steering gear into the vehicle through the left wheel house area.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the power steering gear bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

3. Install the power steering gear hoses bracket bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

Note: New O-ring seals must be used to avoid potential leaks.

4. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) and the power steering fluid cooler hose (1) to the power steering gear.

Tighten
Tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the transaxle mount and transaxle mount bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

6. Install the transaxle mount bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

7. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
8. Install the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
9. Connect the rack and pinion outer tie rods to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
10. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
11. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment.