Installation Procedure

Install the power steering gear through the left wheel opening.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the power steering gear mounting bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
Install the left stabilizer shaft insulator. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT .

Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
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Install the power steering pressure and return hoses (1 & 2) to the power steering gear.
Tighten

Tighten the power steering pressure and return hoses to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
If equipped, connect the variable effort steering electrical connector.

Fig 2: Installing Power Steering Pressure & Return Hoses
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Install the outer tie rod (1) to the steering knuckles.
Install the outer tie rod retaining nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the outer tie rod retaining nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 180 degrees.

Fig 3: Installing Outer Tie Rod To Steering Knuckle
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Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt to 47 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Connecting Intermediate Shaft To Power Steering Gear
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Remove the J 42640 from the steering column.

Fig 5: Removing J 42640 From Steering Column
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Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
Check the power steering system for leaks.
Adjust the front toe. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT .