:	Apr 21, 2008

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: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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:   Make sure the steering is in the straight ahead position. Release the universal joint from the steering gear.   Remove and discard the bolt.

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Remove the front RH and LH splash shields.   Remove the 8 clips.

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:   LH illustration shown, RH is similar. Release both tie-rod end ball joints.   Loosen the locknut.   Release both track rods from tie rod ends, note the number of turns for installation.

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Remove the radiator access panel.   Remove the 4 bolts.

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Release the power steering line support mount.   Remove the bolt.

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: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination. :   Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation. Disconnect the power steering fluid lines.   Position a container to collect spillage.   Remove the clip.   Remove and discard the bolt.   Discard the O-ring seals.

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Remove the steering gear.   Remove the 2 bolts and discard the nuts.

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Install the steering gear.   Clean the component mating faces.   Use new nuts and tighten the nuts and bolts to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).

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Install the power steering fluid lines.   Clean the component mating faces.   Install new O-ring seals.   Install the clip.   Tighten the new bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

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Secure the power steering line support mount.   Install the bolt.

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Connect the universal joint to the steering gear.   Install a new patchlock bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

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Install the radiator access panel.   Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Install the splash shields.   Install the clips.

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Connect the tie-rod end ball joints.   Attach both tie rods to previously noted positions.   Tighten the tie-rod locking nut.

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Fill and bleed the power steering system.

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Adjust the front wheel alignment.