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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Electrical Connector & Steering Gear Valve Solenoid
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  1. Install the steering gear valve solenoid (3) to the steering gear.
  2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the lower steering gear valve solenoid bolt (4) to the lower bolt hole and tighten to 0.5 N.m (4.4 lb in).
  4. Install the upper steering gear valve solenoid bolt (2) to the upper bolt hole and tighten to 1.5 N.m (13.3 lb in).
  5. Tighten the lower steering gear valve solenoid bolt to 2.9 N.m (25.7 lb in).
  6. Tighten the upper steering gear valve solenoid bolt to 2.9 N.m (25.7 lb in).
  7. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the steering gear valve solenoid.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  10. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.
  11. Remove the drain pans.