Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Locating Steering Gear Mounting Bolts & Washers

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the power steering gear to the frame washers and the mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
Install the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement (RWD) or Pitman Arm Replacement (4WD) in Steering Linkage.

Fig 2: Locating Lower Intermediate Shaft Coupling Bolt

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Install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
Ensure that the alignment marks line up.
Install the lower intermediate shaft coupling bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose At Power Steering Gear

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Install the pressure and the return hoses to the power steering gear.
Tighten:
- Tighten the pressure hose to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Tighten the return hose to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Intermediate Shaft Shield

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Install the intermediate shaft shield to the power steering gear.
Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Engine Controls 4.3L.

Fig 5: Identifying J 42640

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Unlock the steering column by removing the J 42640 from the steering column lower steering column trim cover access hole.
Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .