Installation Procedure

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Position the steering gear in the vehicle and support it with jackstands.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Bolts (Right Side)

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IMPORTANT: Start all steering gear bolts by hand before finalizing the torques.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the steering gear bolts (1) at the right side of the steering gear.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Gear Bolts (Left Side)

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Install the steering gear bolts (1) to the left side of the steering gear.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 200 N.m (148 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rods

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Connect the steering linkage outer tie rods (1) to the steering knuckles.
Install the new steering linkage outer tie rod nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Shaft Coupling & Steering Gear

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Connect the steering shaft coupling to the steering gear.
Install the steering shaft coupling bolt (1) at the steering gear.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Install the power steering assist motor. Refer to Power Steering Assist Motor Replacement .
Perform the high voltage enabling procedure. Refer to High Voltage Enabling .
Perform the power steering control module setup procedure. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup .