Steering Gear: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install new O-ring seals on the power steering lines.
- Install the steering gear.
- Install the steering gear through the LH wheel opening.
- Install the 2 steering gear bracket-to-gear bolts and nuts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
- Install the 2 steering gear bracket-to-crossmember bolts and nuts.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Install the 2 outer tie-rod ends on the steering gear.
- Position the 2 outer tie-rod ends on the wheel knuckles and install the nuts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
- Tighten the 2 outer tie-rod end lock nuts.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Connect the power steering high pressure line and install the power steering line clamp plate bolt.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
- Position the oil drip shield and install the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the skid plate and the 4 skid plate bolts, if equipped.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION
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- Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .