Installation Procedure

Install the steering gear to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install the steering gear washers and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the power steering gear bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

Fig 1: Locating Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
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Install the pitman arm to the steering gear. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement (RWD) or Pitman Arm Replacement (AWD) in Steering Linkage.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the power steering cooler pipe to the steering gear.
Tighten: Tighten the power steering cooler pipe fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Cooler Hose
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Connect the power brake booster outlet hose to the steering gear.
Tighten: Tighten the power brake booster outlet fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Hydraulic Brake Booster Outlet Hose To Power Steering Gear
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Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Install the lower fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Lower in Engine Cooling.
Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .