9-5 SE Wagon (9600) V6-3.0L Turbo (B308) (2001)
27. Align the steering column shaft with the steering gear and tighten the bolt securing them to each other.
Note: Make sure that the steering gear bolt enters the milled groove on the pinion shaft.
Warning: Under no circumstances is the steering shaft to be separated.
Tightening torque 30 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
28. Remove the tape or other means used to prevent the steering wheel from moving.
29. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir with fluid and lift the front assembly so that the wheels are clear of the floor.
Use a power steering fluid specified in Lubricants.
30. Start the engine and allow it to run for maximum 5 seconds.
Warning: Never start the engine without the cap on the power steering reservoir. Fluid can spurt from the reservoir.
31. Top up the power steering fluid.
32. Start the engine, turn the steering wheel full lock right and left 2-3 times. Turn off the engine and top up with fluid.
33. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel full lock right and left 2-3 times. Turn off the engine and top up with fluid.
34. Check the toe angle and adjust as necessary, see Adjusting front toe angle.