Installation Procedure

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Inspect the steering gear cylinder pipes for the following items:
- Cracks
- Dents
- Damage to the threads
Replace the steering gear cylinder pipes as needed.

Fig 1: View Of Steering Gear Cylinder Pipes & Fittings

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Lubricate and install the new steering gear cylinder pipe seal (1) onto the shorter steering gear cylinder pipe.
Place the non-threaded steering gear cylinder pipe end (2) into the steering gear.
Place the threaded end of the steering gear cylinder pipe (3) onto the steering gear fitting (4).
Start the steering gear cylinder pipe fitting (3) but do not tighten it entirely.

Fig 2: Lubricating Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Seal, Pipe End, Pipe & Steering Gear Fitting

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Lubricate and install the new steering gear cylinder pipe seal (1) onto the longer steering gear cylinder pipe.
Place the non-threaded steering gear cylinder pipe end (2) into the steering gear.
Place the threaded end of the steering gear cylinder pipe (3) onto the steering gear fitting (4).
Start the steering gear cylinder pipe fitting (3) but do not tighten it entirely.

Fig 3: View Of Cylinder Line Retaining Plate & Bolt

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate (2) and the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Tighten the steering gear cylinder pipe fittings.
Tighten: Tighten the fittings to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).