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Steering Gear: Installation

NOTE: To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1.

Install the steering gear, steering gear bolts finger tight. Position the front stabilizer bar.

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2.

Check and install the steering gear boot on steering gear as shown.

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3.
1. 1.
  
  Tighten the steering gear bolt.
  Torque:
  
  Stage 1: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)
  
  Stage 2: Loosen: 360 °
  
  Stage 3: 41 lb.ft (56 Nm)
  
  Stage 4: 180 °
1. 2.
  
  Tighten the steering gear bolt.
  Torque:
  
  Stage 1: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)
  
  Stage 2: Loosen: 360 °
  
  Stage 3: 41 lb.ft (56 Nm)
  
  Stage 4: 180 °
1. 3.
  
  Tighten the steering gear bolt.
  Torque:
  
  Stage 1: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)
  
  Stage 2: Loosen: 360 °
  
  Stage 3: 41 lb.ft (56 Nm)
  
  Stage 4: 180 °

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