Power Steering Gear: Gear: Installation
- Install power steering hoses/tubes to steering gear and tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
- Install steering gear on the frame rail and tighten bolts to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.)
- Align the Column coupler shaft to steering gear. Install a new coupler pinch bolt and tighten to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
- Align and install the pitman arm and tighten nut to 251 N.m (185 ft. lbs.).
- Install power steering hoses/tubes to power steering pump.
- Fill power steering system to proper level. See PITMAN ARM in STEERING LINKAGE article.