Installation Procedure

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Position the power steering gear into the vehicle through the left wheel house area.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear Bolts
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CAUTION:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the power steering gear bolts (1).
Tightening torque

Tighten to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear Hoses Bracket Bolt
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Install the power steering gear hoses bracket bolt (1).
Tightening torque

Tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose & Power Steering Fluid Cooler Hose
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NOTE: New O-Ring seals must be used to avoid potential leaks.
Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) and the power steering fluid cooler hose (1) to the power steering gear.
Tightening torque

Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 4: Identifying Transaxle Mount & Transaxle Mount Bolts
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Install the transaxle mount and transaxle mount bolts (1).
Tightening torque

Tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Mount Bolt
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Install the transaxle mount bolt (1).
Tightening torque

Tighten to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
Install the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
Connect the rack and pinion outer tie rods to the steering knuckles. Refer to RACK AND PINION OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT .
Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING .
Adjust the front toe. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT .