Steering Gear: Installation

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1. Position the steering gear.
2. Shift the steering towards the passenger side of the vehicle.
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NOTE: Driver side LH steering gear mounting bolt must be torqued first.

Install the new steering gear mounting bolts.

Torque: LH steering gear mounting bolt: 184 lb.ft (250 Nm) RH steering gear mounting bolt: 184 lb.ft (250 Nm)

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Connect the EPAS gear electrical connectors.

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1. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
  
  Connect the steering column shaft U-joint to the steering gear.
2. Install the new steering column shaft bolt.
  Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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Install the front engine undershield. Refer to: Engine Front Undershield .
1. Connect the tie rod end to the wheel knuckle.
2. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while installing the nut.
  
  Install the new tie rod end nut.
  
  Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
When installing a new steering gear, it must be configured. Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the PSCM Module Configuration. Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description .
Check and if necessary, adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment . Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering .