Edge AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
2. Remove the stabilizer bar.
3. Remove the pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolt.
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Discard the 2 seals.
4. Release the clamp and disconnect the return hose from the steering gear.
5. Remove the 2 bolts and the steering gear heat shield.
6. Remove the 3 pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolts.
7. Remove and discard the 4 steering gear bolts.
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Remove the steering gear.
Installation
1. NOTE: When installing a new steering gear, install a new steering gear turn tube heat wrap.
Position the steering gear and tighten the 4 steering gear bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
2. NOTICE: New seals must be installed any time the pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump and/or the steering gear
or a fluid leak may occur.
Install the pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolt.
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Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
3. Install the 3 pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolts.
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Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
4. Release the clamp and connect the return hose to the steering gear.
5. Install the steering gear heat shield and the 2 bolts.
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Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
6. Install the stabilizer bar.
7. Fill the power steering system.