Sidekick JS 2D Soft Top 2WD L4-1.6L (1997)
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install P/S gear box.
1. Install pitman arm to sector shaft of P/S gear box with match marks "1" and "2" aligned as shown in figure and torque to specification.
Tightening Torque (a): 140 Nm (101.5 ft. lbs.)
2. Install steering gear box to shaft joint.
NOTE: Align flat part of steering gear box shaft with bolt hole of lower shaft joint as shown. Then insert gear box shaft into lower shaft joint.
Tightening Torque (b): 25 Nm (18.0 ft. lbs.)
3. Install steering gear box fastening bolts with guide bolt positioned as shown.
Tightening Torque (c): 85 Nm (61.5 ft. lbs.)
4. Connect pitman arm to center link end.
Tighten castle nut until holes for split pin are aligned, but only within specified torque.
Tightening Torque (d): 50 Nm (36.5 ft. lbs.)
5. Connect pressure hose and tighten P/S gear box union bolt to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (e): 35 Nm (25.5 ft. lbs.)
