MKS AWD V6-3.7L (2009)
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
NOTICE: When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power
steering components may occur.
1. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter(R) 28-75-1 or equivalent).
Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the wheels and tires.
3. NOTE: The hex-holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
Remove the 2 tie-rod end nuts and disconnect the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
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To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
4. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
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To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
5. NOTICE: Whenever the power steering lines are disconnected, new O-ring seals must be installed. Make sure that the O-ring seals are
installed in the correct order or a fluid leak may occur.
Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt.
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Rotate the clamp plate and disconnect the pressure and return lines from the steering gear.
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Discard the 2 O-ring seals.
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To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
