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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering gear (1) into the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening.
    Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Gear
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    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts (3) and nuts (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft)

  3. Install the crossmember mounting nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts, using hand tools only, to 110 N.m (81 lb ft)

  4. Install the brake pipes to the crossmember.
  5. Install the electrical connectors to the crossmember.
  6. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT  .
  7. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE REPLACEMENT  .
  8. Install the stabilizer shaft to the crossmember. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
  9. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt to the power steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
  10. Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER  .
  11. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Install the Brake Pressure Modulator

    Valve (BPMV) bracket. Refer to BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE (BPMV) BRACKET REPLACEMENT in Antilock Brake System.

  14. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM  .
  15. Adjust the front wheel toe. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT in Wheel Alignment.
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