Steering Gear, Hydraulic Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Always make sure the intermediate plate -1- is installed between the subframe -2- and the body.
Insert the long side of the intermediate plate -1- so that it is perpendicular to direction of travel. The tabs -arrows- lock into the subframe -2-.
- Use new O-rings for hose/line connections.
- Coat the seal on the steering gear with lubricant such as soft soap before installing the steering gear.
- After attaching steering gear to drive axle, 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 seal correctly. Ingress of water and/or noises may be the result.
- Make sure sealing surfaces are clean.
- Replace the tie rod boots when replacing the power steering gear.