SUBFRAME Without Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Always make sure the intermediate plate -1- is installed between the subframe -2- and the body.

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-- Position the steering gear -1- on the subframe.

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-- Insert the steering gear threaded sleeves -2- into the subframe holes -arrow-.

-- Tighten the nuts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts, Tightening

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-- For vehicles with a level control system sensor, perform the basic setting using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.