Power Steering Gear Box: Installation

Position the steering gear in its mounting location.
Attach the intermediate shaft to the steering gear pinion and tighten the mounting bolt to 13~20 lb. ft. (18~26 N.m,1.8~2.7 kg.m).

Fig 1: Installing The Intermediate Shaft
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Connect the high pressure and return pipe and then tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque :

29~43 lb. ft. (39~59 N.m, 4.0~6.0kg.m)

Fig 2: Connecting The High Pressure And Return Pipe
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Install the steering gear mounting and tighten mounting bolt and nut.
Tightening torque :

27~38 lb. ft. (37~52 N.m, 3.8~5.3kg.m)

Fig 3: Installing The Steering Gear Mounting Bolt And Nut
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Install the catalytic converter to the exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque :

27~38 lb. ft. (37~52 N.m, 3.8~5.3kg.m)
Install the tie-rod end to the steering knuckle.
Tightening torque :

27~38 lb. ft. (37~52 N.m, 3.8~5.3kg.m)
Install the tie rod end cotter pin.
Install the wheel and tire.
Tightening torque :

65~87 lb. ft. (88~118 N.m, 9~12kg.m)
Lower the vehicle.
Add the power steering fluid and bleed air from the system.