Buick Encore: Repair instructions
Steering linkage inner tie rod inspection
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
NOTE: This inspection procedure does not supersede local government
required
inspections that have more stringent requirements.
- Turn the ignition key to the ON position with the engine OFF.
Fig. 4: Measuring Lash Between Inner Tie Rod & Steering Gear Housing
- With the aid of an assistant, turn the steering wheel to the full stop
position and hold the steering wheel in that position
until the test is complete. Part of the steering linkage inner tie rod (2)
being tested should be
inside the steering gear housing. The inner tie rod housing (1) being tested
should be inside the steering
gear housing and seated against the steering stop.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle .
- If there is not a good location for the GE-8001 dial
indicator pointer at the steering gear housing, install a
large worm gear hose clamp (3) to the steering gear housing over the larger
steering gear boot clamp and
align the clamp so that the screw can be a location for the GE-8001 dial
indicator pointer.
- Install the GE-8001 dial indicator between the inner
tie rod and the steering gear housing or the worm
gear clamp in such a way as to measure the lash between the inner tie rod
and the steering gear housing.
The lash between the inner tie rod and the steering gear housing is equal to
the lash between the inner tie
rod and the inner tie rod housing because the inner tie rod housing is
inside the steering gear housing
during this procedure.
Fig. 5: Identifying Tire Grasping Positions
NOTE: Only move the tire enough to feel any lash between the inner
tie rod and the inner tie rod housing without moving the
steering gear rack.
- Grasping the tire at the 3 o'clock (2) and 9 o'clock (1) positions,
gently push in on one side of the tire in
order to remove any lash.
- Zero the GE-8001 dial indicator.
- On the same side of the tire previously pushed in, gently pull out and
measure the lash.
- Record the measurement shown on the GE-8001 dial indicator.
- If the measured value exceeds 0.5 mm (0.02 in), replace the inner tie
rod. Refer to Steering Linkage
Inner Tie Rod Replacement (N40), Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement
(NJ1).
- Repeat the procedure for the other side.
STEERING LINKAGE OUTER TIE ROD INSPECTION
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
NOTE: This inspection procedure does not supersede local government
required
inspections that have more stringent requirements.
- Inspect the outer tie rod seal. If the outer tie rod seal is torn,
replace the outer tie rod. Refer to Steering
Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Raise the side of the vehicle being inspected with a floor jack while
maintaining contact between the
opposite wheel and the shop floor. Support the lower control arm with a
floor jack stand as far outboard
as possible and remove the floor jack. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle .
Fig. 6: Measuring Outer Tie Rod Lash
- Install the GE-8001 dial indicator between the outer tie rod and the
steering knuckle as shown in the
graphic. Note that the tire and wheel assembly is shown removed only for
clarification of the GE-8001
dial indicator position.
Fig. 7: Identifying Tire Grasping Positions
- Grasping the tire at the 3 o'clock (2) and 9 o'clock (1) positions,
gently push in on one side of the tire to
remove any lash.
- Zero the GE-8001 dial indicator.
- On the same side of the tire previously pushed inwards, gently pull
outwards and measure the lash.
- Record the measurement shown on the GE-8001 dial indicator.
- If the measured value exceeds 0.5 mm (0.02 in), replace the outer tie
rod. Refer to Steering Linkage
Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Repeat the procedure for the other side.
Power steering system bleeding
NOTE:
- Fill the power steering fluid reservoir with fluid to the minimum system
level, the FULL COLD level, or
the middle of the hash mark on the cap stick fluid level indicator, as
applicable.
- Raise the vehicle until the front wheels are off the ground. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- With the key in the ON position and with the engine OFF, turn the
steering wheel from stop to stop 12
times.
If the vehicle is equipped with longer length power steering hoses, turn the
steering wheel from stop to
stop 15 to 20 times.
- Verify the power steering fluid level. Refer to Checking and Adding
Power Steering Fluid.
- Start the engine. Rotate the steering wheel from left to right. Inspect
the power steering system for signs
of cavitation or fluid aeration, like pump noise or whining.
- Verify the fluid level. Repeat the bleed procedure, if necessary.
- Lower the vehicle.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
- Run the engine until the power steering fluid reaches about 80ºC
(170ºF).
- Turn the engine OFF.
- If the power steering fluid reservoir is covered by a shield or a cover,
remove the shield or the cover, as
applicable.
- Clean the power steering fluid reservoir and the reservoir cap.
- Remove the reservoir cap.
NOTE: Inspect the power steering pump fluid level at regular
intervals.
- Inspect the power steering fluid level in the reservoir or on the cap
stick, as applicable. Ensure that the
fluid level is at the HOT/FULL/MAX mark on the cap stick or on the reservoir,
as applicable.
CAUTION: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always
use the
proper power steering fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause
hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.
- Add power steering fluid if necessary. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids,
Lubricants, and Sealers.
- Install the reservoir cap.
- If you removed a shield or a cover, install the shield or the cover, as
applicable.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM FLUSHING
NOTE: Do not reuse any drained power steering fluid regardless of
appearance or
condition.
- Raise the vehicle until the front wheels are off the ground. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Place a large drain pan under the vehicle in order to collect the
draining fluid.
- Remove the fluid return hose at the power steering fluid reservoir or
the pump inlet connection, as
applicable.
- Plug the reservoir return hose inlet connection on the power steering
fluid reservoir or the pump, as
applicable.
NOTE: This step may require 4 L (4 qt) of power steering fluid
until the draining
fluid appears clear.
- Have an assistant maintain the minimum fluid level in the reservoir
using clean, new power steering fluid.
Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid.
- With the key in the ON position and with the engine OFF, turn the
steering wheel fully to the left and to
the right. Continue until the fluid from the return hose runs clear.
- Remove the plug and install the fluid return hose to the power steering
fluid reservoir or the pump inlet
connection, as applicable.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System
Bleeding.
- Inspect the power steering fluid for the following indications of
contamination:
- Milky fluid - water
- Brown fluid - burnt
- Plastic debris or dirt chunks
- If the fluid is contaminated, repeat steps 3-9.
- Remove the drain pan.
- Lower the vehicle.
POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT
Fig. 8: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement
POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY REPLACEMENT
Fig. 9: Power Steering Pump Pulley
Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement
Power steering pump replacement
Removal Procedure
- Place drain pans under the vehicle.
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
- Remove the power steering pump belt.
Fig. 10: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose
- Loosen the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose clamp (1) and
disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose
(2) from the power steering pump.
- Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (3) and
seal (4) from the power steering pump. Discard the
seal.
- Remove the air conditioning evaporator hose assembly.
Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose
Assembly Replacement (LUJ, LUV) , Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly
Replacement
(2H0) .
Fig. 11: Power Steering Pump And Bolts
NOTE: The power steering pump pulley does not need to be removed on
vehicle.
The pulley is shown off for clarity. Remove the power steering pump bolts
through the holes in the pulley.
- Remove the power steering pump bolts (1) from the power steering pump
(2) and remove the pump from
the vehicle.
- Transfer any components as needed.
Installation Procedure
Fig. 12: Power Steering Pump And Bolts
- Position the power steering pump (2) in the vehicle.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the power steering pump bolts (1) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb
ft).
- Install the air conditioning evaporator hose assembly. Refer to Air
Conditioning Evaporator Hose
Assembly Replacement (LUJ, LUV) , Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly
Replacement
(2H0) .
Fig. 13: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose
- Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (3) and NEW seal (4) to the
power steering pump.
CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose (3) to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Connect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose (2) to the power
steering pump and secure with the
power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose clamp (1).
- Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the
drain pans.
- Install the power steering pump belt.
- Install the air cleaner assembly.
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System
Bleeding.
Power steering pump bracket replacement
Fig. 14: Power Steering Pump Bracket
Power Steering Pump Bracket Replacement
POWER STEERING PUMP REAR BRACE REPLACEMENT
Fig. 15: Power Steering Pump Rear Brace
Power Steering Pump Rear Brace Replacement
STEERING LINKAGE OUTER TIE ROD REPLACEMENT
Fig. 16: Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
STEERING GEAR BOOT REPLACEMENT
Fig. 17: Steering Gear Boot
Steering Gear Boot Replacement
POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
- Place drain pans under the vehicle.
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
- Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
(Encore) , Front Bumper
Fascia Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 18: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose And Clamp
- Release the power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1) and disconnect the
power steering gear outlet hose
from the power steering fluid cooler (2).
- Remove the plastic push pin (3) from the power steering fluid cooler
bracket.
Fig. 19: P/S Fluid Reservoir Inlet Pipe
- Release the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe clamp (1) and
disconnect the power steering fluid
reservoir inlet pipe (2) from the power steering fluid cooler.
Fig. 20: Power Steering Fluid Cooler
- Remove the power steering fluid cooler nuts (1).
- Remove the power steering fluid cooler (2) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Fig. 21: Power Steering Fluid Cooler
- Position the power steering fluid cooler (2) on the vehicle.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the power steering fluid cooler nuts (1) and tighten to 9 N.m
(80 lb in).
Fig. 22: P/S Fluid Reservoir Inlet Pipe
- Connect the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe (2) to the power
steering fluid cooler and secure with
the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe clamp (1).
Fig. 23: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose And Clamp
- Connect the power steering gear outlet hose to the power steering fluid
cooler (2) and secure with the
power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1).
- Secure the power steering fluid cooler bracket with the plastic push pin
(3).
- Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the
drain pans.
- Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement (Encore) , Front Bumper
Fascia Replacement (Encore) .
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System
Bleeding.
Power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose replacement
Removal Procedure
- Place drain pans under the vehicle.
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
Fig. 24: Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose And Clamp
- Release the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose clamp (1) and
disconnect the power steering fluid
reservoir outlet hose (2) from the power steering fluid reservoir.
Fig. 25: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose
- Loosen the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose clamp (1) and
disconnect the power steering fluid
reservoir outlet hose (2) from the power steering pump.
- Remove the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose on the vehicle.
Fig. 26: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose
- Connect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose (2) to the power
steering pump and secure with the
power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose clamp (1).
Fig. 27: Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose And Clamp
- Connect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose (2) to the power
steering fluid reservoir and secure
with the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose clamp (1).
- Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the
drain pans.
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System
Bleeding.
POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR INLET PIPE REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
- Place drain pans under the vehicle.
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
Fig. 28: Steering Fluid Reservoir Inlet Pipe
- Release the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe clamp (1) and
disconnect the power steering fluid
reservoir inlet pipe (2) from the power steering fluid reservoir.
Fig. 29: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Inlet Hose
- Release the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose (1) from the
plastic clip (2) and remove the plastic
push pin retainer (3).
Fig. 30: P/S Fluid Reservoir Inlet Pipe
- Release the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe clamp (1) and
disconnect the power steering fluid
reservoir inlet pipe (2) from the power steering fluid cooler.
- Remove the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe on the vehicle.
Fig. 31: P/S Fluid Reservoir Inlet Pipe
- Connect the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe (2) to the power
steering fluid cooler and secure with
the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe clamp (1).
Fig. 32: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Inlet Hose
- Install the plastic push pin retainer (3) and secure the power steering
fluid reservoir inlet pipe clamp (1) in
the plastic clip (2).
Fig. 33: Steering Fluid Reservoir Inlet Pipe
- Connect the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe (2) to the power
steering fluid reservoir and secure
with the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe clamp (1).
- Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the
drain pans.
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System
Bleeding.
Power steering gear inlet pipe/hose replacement
Removal Procedure
- Place drain pans under the vehicle.
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
Fig. 34: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Seal
- Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (1) and seal (2) from the
power steering pump. Discard the
seal.
Fig. 35: Steering Gear Inlet Hose
- Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and separate
the power steering gear inlet hose
(2) from the vehicle engine.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Fig. 36: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Bracket
- Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and the
plastic push pin (2) and separate the
power steering gear inlet hose (3) from the vehicle frame.
Fig. 37: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
- Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) and
release the power steering gear inlet
and outlet hoses (2,3) and seals (4) from the steering gear. Discard the
seals.
- Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the power steering gear inlet hose on the vehicle.
Fig. 38: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
- Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses (2,3) and NEW
seals (4) to the steering gear.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) and
tighten to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
Fig. 39: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Bracket
- Secure the power steering gear inlet hose (3) to the vehicle frame using
the power steering gear inlet hose
bracket bolt (1) and the plastic push pin (2).
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) to 9 N.m (80
lb in).
Fig. 40: Steering Gear Inlet Hose
- Secure the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the vehicle engine
using the power steering gear inlet
hose bracket bolt (1).
- Install the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and tighten
to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
Fig. 41: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Seal
- Install the power steering gear inlet hose (1) and NEW seal (2) to the
power steering pump.
CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose (1) to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the
drain pans.
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering
System Bleeding.
Power steering gear outlet pipe/hose replacement
Removal Procedure
- Place drain pans under the vehicle.
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
- Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation
Fig. 42: Steering Gear Outlet Hose Clamp
- Release the power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1) and disconnect the
power steering gear outlet hose
(2) from the power steering fluid cooler.
Fig. 43: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket
- Remove the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (1) and the
plastic push pin (2) and separate the
power steering gear inlet hose (3) from the vehicle frame.
Fig. 44: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
- Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) and
release the power steering gear inlet
and outlet hoses (2,3) and seals (4) from the steering gear. Discard the
seals.
- Remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the power steering gear outlet hose on the vehicle.
Fig. 45: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
- Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses (2,3) and NEW
seals (4) to the steering gear
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) to 11 N.m
(97 lb in).
Fig. 46: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket
- Secure the power steering gear outlet hose (3) to the vehicle frame
using the power steering gear inlet
hose bracket bolt (1) and the plastic push pin (2).
- Tighten the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (3) to 9 N.m
(80 lb in).
Fig. 47: Steering Gear Outlet Hose Clamp
- Connect the power steering gear outlet hose (2) to the power steering
fluid cooler and secure using the
power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1).
- Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the
drain pans.
- Install the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation .
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System
Bleeding.
STEERING GEAR PIPE REPLACEMENT
Fig. 48: Steering Gear Pipe
Steering Gear Pipe Replacement
Steering gear replacement (N40)
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer
to Intermediate Steering Shaft
Replacement (N40) .
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper seal. Refer to Intermediate
Steering Shaft Upper Seal
Replacement .
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering
knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage
Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer
to Stabilizer Shaft Link
Replacement .
- Disconnect the exhaust isolators from the drivetrain and front
suspension frame. Refer to Exhaust Front
Pipe Replacement (LUV) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .
- Remove the rear transmission mount bracket through bolt. Refer to
Transmission Mount Bracket
Replacement - Rear (AWD) , Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD)
.
Fig. 49: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Bracket
- Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and the
plastic push pin (2) and separate the
power steering gear inlet hose (3) from the vehicle frame.
Fig. 50: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket
- Remove the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (1) and the
plastic push pin (2) and separate the
power steering gear inlet hose (3) from the steering gear.
- Place drain pans under the vehicle.
Fig. 51: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
- Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) and
release the power steering gear inlet
and outlet hoses (2,3) and seals (4) from the steering gear. DISCARD the
seals.
- Position adjustable jack stands underneath the left and right sides of
the rear of the drivetrain and front
suspension frame.
- Loosen, but do not remove, the drivetrain and front suspension
frame front bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and
Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle) , Drivetrain and Front
Suspension Frame
Replacement (Short Cradle) .
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame upper and rear bolts.
Refer to Drivetrain and Front
Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle) , Drivetrain and Front Suspension
Frame
Replacement (Short Cradle) .
- Partially lower the rear of the drivetrain and front suspension frame to
gain clearance for the steering
gear.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
Fig. 52: Steering Gear And Mounting Bolts
- Remove the steering gear nuts (1), washers (2) and steering gear bolts
(3). DISCARD the bolts.
- Remove the steering gear (4) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Fig. 53: Steering Gear And Mounting Bolts
- Position the steering gear (4) on the vehicle.
- Install the NEW steering gear bolts (3), washers (2) and nuts (1).
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use
fasteners.
Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing
this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use
fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
- Tighten the steering gear bolts (3) to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) + (90-105
degrees).
- Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
- Install all drivetrain and front suspension frame bolts. Refer to
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame
Replacement (Long Cradle) , Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame
Replacement (Short
Cradle) .
Fig. 54: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
- Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses (2,3) and NEW
seals (4) to the steering gear.
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) to 11 N.m
(97 lb in).
Fig. 55: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket
- Secure the power steering gear outlet hose (3) to the steering gear
using the power steering gear inlet hose
bracket bolt (1) and the plastic push pin (2).
- Tighten the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (1) to 9 N.m
(80 lb in).
Fig. 56: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Bracket
- Secure the power steering gear inlet hose (3) to the vehicle frame using
the power steering gear inlet hose
bracket bolt (1) and the plastic push pin (2).
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) to 9 N.m (80
lb in).
- Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the
drain pans.
- Install the rear transmission mount bracket through bolt. Refer to
Transmission Mount Bracket
Replacement - Rear (AWD) , Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD)
.
- Connect the exhaust isolators to the drivetrain and front
suspension frame. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe
Replacement (LUV) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .
- Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Connect the steering linkage outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.
Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie
Rod Replacement.
- Install the intermediate steering shaft upper seal. Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Seal
Replacement .
- Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft
Replacement (N40) .
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System
Bleeding.
Steering gear replacement (NJ1)
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer
to Intermediate Steering Shaft
Replacement (NJ1) .
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper seal. Refer to Intermediate
Steering Shaft Upper Seal
Replacement .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering
knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage
Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer
to Stabilizer Shaft Link
Replacement .
- Disconnect the exhaust isolators from the drivetrain and front
suspension frame. Refer to Exhaust Front
Pipe Replacement (LUV) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .
- Remove the rear transmission mount bracket through bolt. Refer to
Transmission Mount Bracket
Replacement - Rear (AWD) , Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD)
.
- Position adjustable jack stands underneath the left and right sides of
the rear of the drivetrain and front
suspension frame.
- Loosen, but do not remove, the drivetrain and front suspension frame
front bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and
Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle) , Drivetrain and Front
Suspension Frame
Replacement (Short Cradle) .
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame upper and rear
bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front
Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle) , Drivetrain and Front Suspension
Frame
Replacement (Short Cradle) .
- Partially lower the rear of the drivetrain and front suspension frame to
gain clearance for the steering
gear.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
Fig. 57: Steering Gear Bolts
- Remove the steering gear nuts (1), washers (2) and steering gear bolts
(3). DISCARD the bolts.
- Remove the steering gear (4) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Fig. 58: Steering Gear Bolts
- Position the steering gear (4) on the vehicle.
- Install the NEW steering gear bolts (3), washers (2) and nuts (1).
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use
fasteners.
Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing
this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use
fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
- Tighten the NEW steering gear bolts (3) to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) + (90-105
degrees).
- Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
- Install all drivetrain and front suspension frame bolts. Refer to
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame
Replacement (Long Cradle) , Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame
Replacement (Short
Cradle) .
- Install the rear transmission mount bracket through bolt. Refer to
Transmission Mount Bracket
Replacement - Rear (AWD) , Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD)
.
- Connect the exhaust isolators to the drivetrain and front
suspension frame. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe
Replacement (LUV) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .
- Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Connect the steering linkage outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.
Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie
Rod Replacement.
- Install the intermediate steering shaft upper seal. Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Seal
Replacement .
- Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft
Replacement (NJ1) .
STEERING LINKAGE INNER TIE ROD REPLACEMENT (N40)
Fig. 59: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (N40)
STEERING LINKAGE INNER TIE ROD REPLACEMENT (NJ1)
Fig. 60: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (NJ1)
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POWER STEERING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The power steering system reduces the amount of effort needed to steer the
vehicle. The system uses the
powertrain control module, body control module,
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAMS
STEERING WHEEL WIRING SCHEMATICS (ENCORE)
Heated Steering Wheel
Fig. 1: Heated Steeri
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AIR CONDITIONING TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARNING: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to
any unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. The purpose of
this Trouble Shooting information is to provide a list of common causes
to problem symptoms. For model-spec