Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Power Steering Gear & Mounting Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Position the steering gear to the frame and install the 3 steering gear mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the 3 steering gear mounting bolts to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
Install the pitman arm to the steering gear. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement .
Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 2: View Of Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt, Intermediate Shaft & Steering Gear

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Position the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and install the pinch bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

Fig 3: Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose At Steering Gear

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Using new O-ring seals, connect the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose to the steering gear.
Tighten: Tighten the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose fitting to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Power Steering Cooler Inlet Hose Fitting At Power Steering Gear

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Using new O-ring seals, connect the power steering cooler pipe/hose to the steering gear.
Tighten: Tighten the power steering cooler pipe/hose fitting to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .