Steering Gear - (4.0L): Installation
- With assistance, install the steering gear.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Tighten the bolts to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
- Install the steering gear high pressure line.
- Connect the steering gear pressure lines.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Install the power steering line support bracket.
- Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Connect the tie-rod end ball joints.
- Attach both tie rods to previously noted positions.
- Tighten the tie-rod locking nut.
- Connect the universal joint to the steering gear.
- Install a new patchlock bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Install the radiator access panel.
- Install the 4 bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Install the front LH splash shield.
- Install the front RH splash shield.
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Filling and Bleeding article.
- Adjust the front wheel alignment.
NOTE:
Do not install the support bracket bolt until the steering gear connections are tightened.
NOTE:
Lubricate the seals with clean power steering fluid.