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Step 1 - Install Electric Power Steering Gear Assembly

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    NOTE: Install the bracket with the inscribed mark facing to the front of the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Inscribed Mark & Installation Direction Of Bracket
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    Fig 2: Locating Electric Power Steering Gear To Suspension Member Mounting Bolts
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  1. Install the grommet and bracket to the electric power steering gear assembly.
  2. Install the electric power steering gear assembly with the 4 new bolts to the front suspension member.

    Torque: 83 N.m (850 kgf.cm, 61 ft.lbf) 

  3. Install the STABILIZER BAR .
  4. To prevent the main shaft lower dust seal from damaging, wind vinyl tape on the serrated part of the control valve shaft.
    Fig 3: Identifying Control Valve Shaft Serrations
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  5. Turn over the main shaft lower dust seal from the engine compartment side to the cab.
    Fig 4: Determining Engine Compartment & Cab Side Of Main Shaft Lower Seal
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