Hydraulic Power Steering Gear, Removing And Installing - LHD: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR .

-- Lightly coat the seals -1- and -5- with Hydraulic Oil before installing.

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Line & Bolts

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-- Insert the pressure line -3- and return line -2- completely when installing.

-- Install the stabilizer bar -1-, refer to STABILIZER BAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Bar, Remove/Install Components

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-- Install both bolts -2- loosely at first and then tighten them.

-- Install the crossbrace -4-, refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm 3094 from the suction hose -1- and from the return hose -2-.

Fig 3: Locating Suction & Return Hose Clamping Location

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-- Bring the power steering gear into the center position, refer to STEERING, CENTERING .

-- Bleed the steering, refer to STEERING, BLEEDING AFTER REPLACING .

-- Check power steering fluid level, refer to POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Check all open line connections for leaks, refer to STEERING, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .

-- Perform an axle alignment, refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .