9-3 SE Hatchback (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205) HO (2000)
5. Fit the bulkhead seal. Position the groove in the seal against the groove in the steering gear.
6. Fit the left mounting bracket first. Make sure the smooth surface of the steering gear is against the bulkhead partition. Tighten the bolts (apply
Loctite 242, part no. 749 268, to the mounting bracket bolt).
Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
IMPORTANT: It is extremely important that the steering gear mounting brackets are fitted in the correct order. Otherwise, the steering gear can
be fitted in such a position that the angle to the steering column fitting is incorrect.
7. Tighten the right mounting bracket with a torque wrench (apply Loctite 242, part no. 749 6268, to the mounting bracket bolt).
Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
8. Fit the suspension arms to the steering gear and tighten them. A new lock plate must be fitted each time the steering gear has been removed from
the car.
Tightening torque: 93 Nm (69 ft. lbs.)