Power Steering Gear: Installing

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Installation is the reverse of removal, with the following additional points:

-- Install carrier in steering gear boot and fasten with both bolts.

-- Install steering gear through opening in right wheel housing (two technicians required).

-- Ensure correct routing of wiring harness, install cable tie.

-- Carefully install instrument panel seal.

-- Fasten steering gear on left and right wheel housing.

-- Install mounting bracket for left-side ABS wheel speed sensor and clip on sensor connector.

-- Remove left bolt from carrier for tie rod mounting.

-- Install left tie rod in carrier and loosely thread in mounting bolt.

-- Remove right tie rod from carrier.

-- Install right tie rod in carrier and loosely thread in mounting bolt.

-- Tighten both mounting bolts to specified torque only with vehicle standing on wheels.

-- Ensure correct seat of carrier in steering gear boot.

-- Fasten return and pressure hoses on rotary slide valve housing so hoses do not touch at any point.

-- Remove hose clamps, Snap-On YA2850 or equivalent, from power steering return and pressure hose.

-- Carefully place sound insulation mats under pedals.

-- Install brake lines according to markings on ABS hydraulic unit.

-- Install brake lines and fuel line in brackets.

-- Bleed brake hydraulic system and check for leaks LEAK TEST 0.

-- Ensure correct position of steering wheel.

-- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.

-- Check and/or top off power steering fluid, check return and pressure hoses on rotary slide valve housing for leaks.