P/S Gear Box Removal and Installation: Installation

Reverse removal procedure for installation of steering gear box noting the following points.

CAUTION: Be sure to confirm that steering wheel and front tires (wheels) are in straight position when inserting steering lower joint into steering pinion shaft.

If a plug was put to disconnected pipe when removing steering gear box, remove that plug before reconnecting pipe.
Use specified torque as follows.
Tightening torque

Gear box mounting bolt (a): 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)

Gear box cylinder pipe flare nut (b): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)

Gear box high and low pressure pipe flare nut (c): 35 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.0 lb-ft)

Tie-rod end castle nut (d): 35 - 55 N.m (3.5 - 5.5 kg-m, 25.5 - 39.5 lb-ft)

Steering shaft upper and lower joint bolt (e): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Removing Steering Gear Box
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
For installing each part, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM -- AERIO and FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
For vehicle equipped with 4WD, install transfer referring to TRANSFER DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING .
After installation, be sure to fill specified power steering fluid and bleed air.
Check toe setting. Adjust as required. Refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .