SUBFRAME And Steering Gear, Hydraulic Steering Gear: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Pay Attention to the Installed Position of the Hydraulic Lines on the Steering Gear.

Expansion Hose with Strap

Fig 1: Identifying Return Hose And Strap

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The strap -1- on the hose must be supported by the steering gear -arrow-.
The strap -2- on the return hose must be supported by the hose.

Expansion Hose Without A Strap

Fig 2: Locating Extension Hose (Without Strap)

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The expansion hose -1- must be supported by the steering gear -arrow-.
The strap -arrow- on the return hose -2- must be supported by the expansion hose -1-.

Fig 3: Locating Extension Hose (With Strap)
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-- Always make sure the intermediate plate -1- is installed between the subframe -2- and the body.

Fig 4: Identifying Intermediate Plate Installed Position

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Insert the long side of the intermediate plate -1- so that it is perpendicular to direction of travel. The tabs -arrows- lock into the subframe -2-.

-- Install the noise insulation. For the tightening specifications. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Install front wheels and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .