Power Steering

Steering Gearbox Installation (cont'd)

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  1. Install the front wheels.
  1. Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed air from the system (see page 17-25).
  2. After installation, perform the following checks.
  • Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to warm up the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks (see page 17-22).
  • Perform the front toe inspection (see page 18-7).
  • Check the steering wheel spoke angle. Adjust by turning the right and left tie-rods equally, if necessary.