Steering Gear, Hydraulic Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Use new O-rings for hose/line connections.
Replace the tie rod boots when replacing the power steering gear.

-- Replacing the seal -1-.

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-- Fold up the seal -1- over the collar of the steering gear -2- so that the rubber lip encloses the collar all around -arrows-.

-- Check the seal -1- for secure fit.

-- Coat the seal from above with lubricant for example soft soap.

NOTE:

After attaching steering gear to the universal joint, make sure that seal on steering gear is positioned on the mounting plate without and kinks and is sealed correctly. The opening to the footwell must be sealed correctly. Water leak and/or noises may be the result.

Make sure sealing surfaces are clean.

Pay Attention to the Installed Position of the Hydraulic Lines on the Steering Gear.

Extension Hose With Strap, Vehicles With 2.0L Engine

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The strap -1- on the hose must be supported by the steering gear -arrow-.
Install the return hose -2-.

Extension Hose Without Strap, All Engines

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The extension hose -1- must be supported by the steering gear -arrow-.
The strap -arrow- on the return hose -2- must be supported by the extension hose -1-.

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-- Tighten nuts -arrows-.

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NOTE:

Tighten the nuts -arrows- in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Install the noise insulation. For the tightening specifications. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Install the front wheels and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .