SUBFRAME With Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Coat the seal on the steering gear with lubricant such as soft soap before installing the steering gear.

After placing the steering gear onto the universal joint, make sure that the seal -item 13- Seal on the steering gear contacts the assembly plate without kinks and seals the opening to the footwell correctly. Water leak and/or noises may be the result.

Make sure sealing surfaces are clean.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe threaded connection to the body.

The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.
Always install all bolts by hand for the first few turns.

-- Install the ball joints. Refer to BALL JOINT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Evaluate if an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .