Power Steering Gear and Linkage: Removal and Installation: Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.

Bleed the air from the steering hydraulic system before starting engine. Refer to [AIR BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ].
With the steering wheel in the straight ahead position, align the slit of the lower joint with the projection on the dust cover. Insert the joint until surface (A) contacts surface (B).

Fig 1: Aligning Slit Of Lower Joint With Projection On Dust Cover
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After removing/installing or replacing steering components, check wheel alignment. Refer to [FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ].
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of the steering angle sensor if equipped with VDC. Refer to appropriate ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) article .