Steering Gear - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Install the gear (3) to the vehicle.

NOTE: Steering gear must be torqued in a three step procedure below.

2. Install the steering gear bolts (2). Tighten to an initial torque of 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) Then torque to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.) and a final additional 90° turn for final torque.






NOTE: Make sure to install the steering shaft universal joint onto the steering gear shaft all the way down until the hole lines up with the radial groove in the steering shaft.

3. Install the universal joint to the steering gear and install the fitted bolt (2). Tighten the bolt to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
4. Install both the power steering hoses (1) to the steering gear (4). Tighten the hold down bolt (3) to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the spring clamp plates (1) .





6. Install the left outer tie rod end (3) and jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod (1).
7. Install both the outer tie rod ends (3) to the steering knuckle (6). Tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) Plus an additional 60° turn.
8. Install the upper stabilizer bar link to the stabilizer bar.
9. Install the front wheels.
10. Reset toe adjustment .
11. Fill and bleed the power steering system .