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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
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  1. Install the power steering gear through the left wheel opening.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

  3. Install the left stabilizer shaft insulator. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
    4. Fig 2: View of Power Steering Pressure & Return Hoses
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  4. Install the power steering pressure and return hoses (1, 2) to the power steering gear.

    Tighten:  Tighten the power steering pressure and return hoses to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  5. If equipped, connect the variable effort steering electrical connector.
    6. Fig 3: Tie Rod Seal & Outer Tie Rod Assembly
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  6. Install the outer tie rod (1) to the steering knuckles.
  7. Install the outer tie rod retaining nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the outer tie rod retaining nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 180 degrees.

    8. Fig 4: Locating Steering Rack-To-Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
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  8. Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
  9. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt to 47 N.m (37 lb ft).

  10. Install the power steering gear heatshield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
  11. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    13. Fig 5: Identifying J 42640
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  13. Remove the J 42640  from the steering column.
  14. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  15. Check the power steering system for leaks.
  16. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .
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