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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering gear through the left wheel opening.
  2. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts. Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
  3. Install the left stabilizer shaft insulator.
  4. Install the power steering gear pressure and return hoses (1, 4) to the power steering gear. Tighten the power steering pressure and return hoses to the power steering gear to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
  5. If equipped, connect the variable effort steering electrical connector.
  6. Install the outer tie rod end (1) to the steering knuckles.
  7. Install the outer tie rod retaining nuts. Tighten the outer tie rod nuts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
  8. Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
  9. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt. Tighten the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
  10. Install the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
  11. Install the tire and wheels.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Remove J 42640  from the steering column.
  14. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System .
  15. Inspect the power steering system for leaks.
  16. Adjust the front toe. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
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