Threaded Bushing, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

NOTE:

Always drive out the threaded bushing from above in the direction of the steering shaft.

-- Insert the threaded bushing in straight.

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-- Drive in the threaded bushing until stop.

-- Position the steering gear -1- on the subframe.

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-- Insert the steering gear threaded sleeves -2- in the subframe holes -arrow-.

-- For vehicles with a level control system sensor, perform the basic setting. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.