SUBFRAME With Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Installing
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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
-- Remove the : T40327 . Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .
-- Install the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
NOTE:
Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Only tighten the threaded connections for the suspension when the vehicle is in curb weight position.
-- Lift the wheel bearing in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
WARNING:
Risk of accident!
- If the vehicle will be driving on the streets, all bolts and nuts must be tightened properly according to the guidelines.
-- Connections and wire routing. Refer to the appropriate Wiring Diagram.
- Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .
NOTE:
If the steering wheel is crooked with the steering gear after an earlier removal of the subframe, then an axle alignment is necessary.
- Adjust the headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING .
- Driver assistance systems front camera, calibrating. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING .