SUBFRAME, Lowering: 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 steering gear onto universal joint, make sure that seal -item 13- Seal on steering gear makes contact on assembly plate without kinks and opening to footwell is correctly sealed. Ingress of water 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.
-- Remove the : T10486/1 . Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING - T10486/1, Removing .
-- Evaluate if an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .