Grand Vitara LTD 2WD V6-2.5L (2001)
steering lower joint into pinion shaft.
CAUTION: Be sure to confirm that steering wheel and front tires (wheels) are in straight position when inserting steering lower joint into
steering pinion shaft.
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If a plug was put to disconnected pipe when removing steering gear box, remove that plug before reconnecting pipe.
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Use specified torque as given.
Tightening torque
Steering lower shaft bolt (a): 25 Nm (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 ft. lbs.)
Gear box high pressure pipe union bolt (b): 35 Nm (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 ft. lbs.)
Gear box cylinder pipe flare nut (c): 25 Nm (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 ft. lbs.)
Gear box mounting bolt (d): 55 Nm (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 ft. lbs.)
Gear box low pressure pipe union bolt (e): 40 Nm (4.0 kg-m, 29.0 ft. lbs.)
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After installation, be sure to fill specified power steering fluid and bleed air.
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Check toe setting. Adjust as required.
