Steering Gear: Installation
- Install 2 new O-ring seals on the pressure and return lines.
- Position the steering gear and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
- Connect the lower steering column shaft to the steering gear and install the new bolt.
- Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
- Install the dash seal to the steering gear.
- Center the dash seal on the steering gear and pull down to attach it to the steering gear.
- Position the steering gear heat shield and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Install the pressure and return lines to the steering gear, rotate the steering line clamp plate and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
- Position the steering line retainer and install the bolt.
- Install the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION .
- Position the outer tie-rod ends in the wheel knuckles and install the 2 new nuts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM .
- Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
NOTE:
New O-ring seals must be installed any time the pressure and return lines are disconnected from the steering gear or a fluid leak may occur.
WARNING:
Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
WARNING:
Do not reuse a tie rod-to-wheel knuckle nut. This can result in nut failure and loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).