Power Steering Gear: Installation

INSTALL PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Install the pressure feed tube assembly with the bolt.
  Torque: 5.0 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 45 in.lbf)
2. Coat 2 new O-rings with power steering fluid and install them the pressure feed and return tubes.
3. Using SST, connect the pressure feed and return tubes.
  SST 09023-12700
  
  Torque: 22.5 N.m (230 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)
HINT:

Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).

Fig 1: Connecting Pressure Feed And Return Tubes Using SST
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INSTALL PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
Install the PS gear assembly with the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and 4 plate washers to the steering gear support member.

Torque: 57 N.m (580 kgf.cm, 42 ft.lbf)
CONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS (See INSTALLATION )

Fig 2: Identifying PS Gear Assembly Bolts And Nuts
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INSTALL FRONT LUGGAGE UNDER COVER
CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE AND RETURN HOSE TO POWER STEERING VANE PUMP (See INSTALLATION )
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
HINT:

Do it with the front of the vehicle jacked up.
CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and steering column main shaft.
2. Temporarily tighten the steering wheel set nut.
BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM (See POWER STEERING FLUID )
CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
TORQUE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT Torque: 34 N.m (350 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf)
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL TOOL BOX
INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM BOX COVER
CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT )