Installation Procedure

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

Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Gear
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Tighten

Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
If equipped, connect the variable effort steering electrical connector.

Fig 2: Connecting Variable Effort Steering Electrical Connector
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Install the left stabilizer shaft insulator. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
Install the power steering pressure hose (2) to the power steering gear.

Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Pressure Hose And Return Hose
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Install the power steering return hose (1) to the power steering gear.
Tighten

Tighten the power steering pressure and return hoses to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
Install the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
Install the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.

Fig 4: Installing Outer Tie Rods
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Install the outer tie rods retaining nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 180 degrees.
Install the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.

Fig 5: Installing Intermediate Shaft
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Install the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
Install the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the J 42640 from the steering column.

Fig 6: Unlocking Steering Column
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Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
Adjust the front toe. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT in Wheel Alignment.