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Steering Gearbox Installation

  1. Install the pinion shaft grommet (A).
    Fig 1: Installing Pinion Shaft Grommet
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  2. Pass the valve body unit side of the steering gearbox (B) together with the tie-rods (C) through the wheel well opening on the passenger's side.
  3. Carefully move the steering gearbox toward the driver's side until the pinion shaft clears the heater hoses. Continue moving the gearbox toward the driver's side until the steering gearbox is in position.
  4. Install the right gearbox mounting bracket (A) on the frame.
    Fig 2: Installing Right Gearbox Mounting Bracket On Frame
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  5. Slip the right side of the steering gearbox over the mounting stud (A) on the right gearbox mounting bracket. Install the washer (B) and the gearbox mounting nut (C) and lightly tighten.
    Fig 3: Slipping Right Side Of Steering Gearbox Over Mounting Stud On Right Side Of Gearbox Mounting Bracket
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  6. Insert the pinion shaft up through the bulkhead, and install the left gearbox mounting bolts (A) and washer (B), and tighten them to the specified torque. Then tighten the right side of the gearbox mounting nut to the specified torque value.
    Fig 4: Installing Left Gearbox Mounting Bolts And Washer
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  7. Install the steering rack guard (A).
    Fig 5: Installing Steering Rack Guard
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  8. Install the engine wire harness (B) on the harness bracket (C).
  9. Under the steering gearbox, install the return hose clamp (A) on the gearbox.
    Fig 6: Installing Return Hose Clamp On Gearbox
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  10. Above the steering gearbox, connect the feed line (A) securely, and tighten the 14 mm flare nut (B).
    Fig 7: Connecting Feed Line
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  11. Connect the return line (C) securely, and tighten the 16 mm flare nut (D).
  12. Install the feed line clamp (A) on the gearbox. Make sure that there is no interference between the feed and return lines any other parts.
    Fig 8: Installing Feed Line Clamp On Gearbox
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  13. Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads. Then reconnect the tie-rod end (A) to the damper steering arms. Install the 10 mm nut (B) and tighten it.
    Fig 9: Reconnecting Tie-Rod End To Damper Steering Arms
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  14. Install the new cotter pin (C), and bend it as shown in Fig 9 .
  15. Reinstall the heater valve (A) in its original position, and connect the heater valve cable to the valve arm (see HEATER VALVE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ). Install the heater hoses on the hose clamps securely.
    Fig 10: Installing Heater Valve
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  16. Install the air cleaner (A) and resonator (B).
    Fig 11: Installing Air Cleaner And Resonator
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  17. Install the steering joint (A), and reconnect the steering shaft (B) and pinion shaft (C). Make sure the steering joint is connected as follows:
    • Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto the steering shaft (line up the bolt hole (D) with the flat portion (E) on the shaft).
    • Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft (line up the bolt hole (F) with the groove (G) around the shaft), and loosely install the lower joint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.
    • Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated. Then install the upper joint bolt and tighten it.
    Fig 12: Installing Steering Joint & Connecting Steering Shaft And Pinion Shaft
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  18. Install the driver's dashboard lower covers.
  19. Center the cable reel by first rotating it clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise (approximately two and half turns) until the arrow mark on the label points straight up. Reinstall the steering wheel (see Steering Wheel Installation  ).
  20. Install the front wheels.
  21. Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed air from the system (see Fluid Replacement  ).
  22. After installation, perform the following checks.
    • Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to warm up the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks (see Fluid Leakage Inspection  ).
    • Perform the front toe inspection (see FRONT TOE INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT ).
    • Check the steering wheel spoke angle. Adjust by turning the right and left tie-rods equally, if necessary.
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