Assembly Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Assemblies

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Inspect the cylinder lines (1) for the following items:
- Cracks
- Dents
- Damage to the threads
Replace the parts as needed.
Install the new O-ring seals (1) to the valve end of the cylinder lines.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Assembly O-Rings
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the cylinder line assemblies (1) to the gear assembly (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Assemblies
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- Tighten the valve end fittings to 16.9 N.m (12.6 lb ft)
- Tighten the cylinder end fittings to 27 N.m (20 lb ft)