Steering Gear: Installation

Using the special tool, install new seals on the power steering lines.

Fig 1: Installing Seals On Power Steering Lines
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Install the steering gear through the LH wheel well.
Install the nuts.

Fig 2: Installing Nuts
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Install the bracket and screw.

Fig 3: Installing Bracket And Screw
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Connect the power steering lines.

Fig 4: Connecting Power Steering Lines
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Position the heat shield. Install a new tie strap.
Connect the intermediate steering shaft. Install a new pinch bolt and the dash weather seal.

Fig 5: Connecting Intermediate Steering Shaft
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Position the stabilizer bar and install the four bolts.

Fig 6: Installing Stabilizer Bar
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Raise the front subframe to the body.
Attach the stabilizer bar links to the struts and install the nuts.

Fig 7: Attaching Stabilizer Bar Links To Struts
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Install two new bolts.

Fig 8: Installing Bolts
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Connect the flex pipe and install the two bolts.

Fig 9: Connecting Flex Pipe
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Remove the special tool.

Fig 10: Removing Special Tool
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Connect the two heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors.

Fig 11: Connecting Electrical Connectors
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Remove the jack stands.

Fig 12: Removing Jack Stands
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Connect the tie-rod ends. Install the castellated nuts and new cotter pins.

Fig 13: Installing Cotter Pins
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Purge the power steering system and check for leaks. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Install the front wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
Check and if necessary adjust the wheel alignment. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .