Installation Procedure
- Install the steering gear to the vehicle.
- Install the steering gear bracket and bolts.
Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Install the horizontal steering gear nut, washer and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 130 N.m (96 lb ft).
- Install the vertical steering gear nut, washer and bolt.
Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 130 N.m (96 lb ft).
- Connect the lower intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose to the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement .
- Install the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
- Install the rack and pinion outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
- Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
Hand start all bolts before finalizing any torques.