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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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    1. Tighten the steering gear bolt.

      Torque:Stage 1: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)Stage 2: Loosen: 360deg.Stage 3: 41 lb.ft (56 Nm)Stage 4: 180deg.

    2. Tighten the steering gear bolt.

      Torque:Stage 1: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)Stage 2: Loosen: 360deg.Stage 3: 41 lb.ft (56 Nm)Stage 4: 180deg.

    3. Tighten the steering gear bolt.

      Torque:Stage 1: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)Stage 2: Loosen: 360deg.Stage 3: 41 lb.ft (56 Nm)Stage 4: 180deg.

    Fig 1: Steering Gear Tightening Sequence
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  3. If a new steering gear was installed, download the PSCM configuration from the scan tool to the new PSCM. Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description