Removal and Installation: Installation

Installation is the reverse order of removal.

• Install the low pressure line fitting.
• Observe specified tightening torque when tightening high pressure line connector and low pressure line fitting. Excessive tightening will damage threads of connector or O-ring.
  Fig 1: Identifying Low And High Pressure Fitting

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  Tightening torque 

  Low pressure line fitting (1): 28 - 39 N.m (2.8 - 4.0 kg-m, 21 - 28 ft-lb) 

  High pressure side (2): 15 - 25 N.m (1.5 - 2.5 kg-m, 11 - 18 ft-lb) 

• The O-ring in low pressure line fitting is larger than that in high pressure connector. Take care to install the proper O-ring.
• Initially, tighten tie-rod outer socket nut. Then tighten further to align nut groove with first pin hole so that cotter pin can be installed.

  Tie rod outer: 29 - 39 N.m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 28 ft-lb) socket nut 

  CAUTION: Tightening torque must not exceed 49 N.m (5 kg-m, 36 ft-lb).
Fig 2: Tightening Tie-Rod Outer Socket Nut
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• To install, set left and right dust boots to equal deflection. Attach lower joint by aligning matching marks of pinion shaft and pinion housing.
• Tighten gear housing mounting bracket bolts and nut in the order shown.
  Fig 3: Gear Housing Mounting Bracket Bolts And Nut Tightening Order

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