Removal And Installation: Installation

Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
After removing/installing or replacing steering components, check wheel alignment. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION .
When steering wheel is set in the straight ahead direction, confirm slit of lower joint fits with the projection on rear cover cap, furthermore marking position on steering gear assembly nearly fits with the projection on rear cover cap.
After installation, bleed air from piping. Refer to AIR BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .

Fig 1: Confirming Slit Of Lower Joint Fits Projection Rear Cover Cap
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