Steering Gear: Installation
- Position the steering gear and tighten the 4 steering gear bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
- Install the pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Install the 3 pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Release the clamp and connect the return hose to the steering gear.
- Install the steering gear heat shield and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Install the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION .
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
NOTE:
When installing a new steering gear, install a new steering gear turn tube heat wrap.
CAUTION:
New seals must be installed any time the pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump and/or the steering gear or a fluid leak may occur.