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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Gear
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  1. Install the power steering gear through the left wheel opening.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Rear Of Frame
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    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts (1) and nuts (4). Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).
  3. Inspect the threads on the power steering pressure hose and the power steering return hose.
  4. Inspect the O-ring seals on the power steering hoses.
  5. Replace the seals if damaged, lubricate the seals before installation.
  6. Install the clamp that holds the power steering hoses to the power steering gear.
  7. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (LZ4/LZE/LZ9) .
  8. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (LZ4/LZE/LZ9) .
  9. Raise the frame into position (3).
  10. Install rear frame bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement .
  11. Remove the jackstands.
  12. Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
    13. Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft To Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft
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  13. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    14. NOTE: During the installation of the intermediate steering shaft, ensure the steering shaft is seated before you install the pinch bolt. The two mating shafts may disengage if the pinch bolt is inserted into the coupling before the steering shaft installation.
  14. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
  15. Install the lower pinch bolt to the intermediate steering shaft at the power steering gear stub shaft. Tighten the pinch bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
    16. Fig 4: Intermediate Steering Shaft
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  16. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear.
  17. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  18. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Remove the J-42640:  pin from the steering column.
  21. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
  22. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  23. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks .
  24. Preform a front end alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
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