Installation Procedure

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Important: Make sure the O-ring is seated in the O-ring groove.

Install the O-ring seal (1) to the steering gear.

Fig 1: Steering Gear O-Ring Seal
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Install the steering gear motor (2) to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the bolts (1) retaining the steering gear motor (2) to the steering gear.
Tighten

Tighten the 6 mm (0.24 in) steering gear motor retaining bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Tighten

Tighten the 4 mm (0.16 in) steering gear motor retaining bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

Fig 2: Steering Gear Motor & Bolts
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Important: Route the wiring harness in the same location as the wiring was removed.
Connect the electrical connectors to the control module (2).

Fig 3: Control Module
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Connect the electrical connector (1) to the rear position sensor.
Connect the wire harness retaining clips.

Fig 4: Electrical Connector
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Install the spare tire to the vehicle.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 5: Installing Spare Tire
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