B4000 V6-4.0L SOHC (2005)
Caution:
^
Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is
evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
12. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear input shaft. Install a new lower steering column pinch bolt.
13. Install the power steering fluid cooler.
14. Install the front stabilizer bar.
Note:
^
Orientate the front stabilizer bar as noted during removal.
15. Install the LH tie-rod end on the front wheel spindle tie-rod.
1
Rotate the tie-rod end the number of turns recorded during removal.
16. Position the tie-rod ends on the steering knuckles. Install the castellated nuts and new cotter pins. (1). Check that the brake dust shields are not
bent and are not in contact with the outer tie-rod boot seals.
17. Tighten the tie-rod end jam nuts.
