Installation Procedure

Important:  Make sure the O-ring (1) is installed.

1. Install the rear wheel position sensor (2) to the steering gear.

   Important:  Be careful to maintain the position of the replacement sensor.

2. Remove the pin retaining the position of the new sensor and immediately install the sensor to the steering gear.
   NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
3. Install the rear wheel position sensor retaining bolts. Apply LOCTITE 242 blue.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

4. Install the rear wheel position sensor cover (4).
   Fig 1: Installing Rear Wheel Position Sensor To Steering Gear

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5. Connect the electrical connector (1).
   Fig 2: Connecting Electrical Connector

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6. Install the steering gear protection shield (1) and retaining bolts (3).

   Tighten 

   Tighten the steering gear protection shield retaining bolts to 180 N.m (132 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Perform a four wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITH REAR WHEEL STEERING) or MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITHOUT REAR WHEEL STEERING) in Wheel Alignment.
   Fig 3: Installing Steering Gear Protection Shield & Retaining Bolts

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