Power Steering Link: Installation

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INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and the nuts.
  Torque: 70 N*m (714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Link Assembly With Bolts & Nuts
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CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Using SST, connect the pressure feed tube assembly to the steering link assembly.
  SST 09023-12701
  
  Torque: 22 N*m (230 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Pressure Feed Tube Assembly To Steering Link Assembly Using SST
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  HINT:
  - Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
  - This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
2. Install the pressure feed tube assembly clamp with the bolt.
  Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Feed Tube Assembly Clamp Bolt
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CONNECT RETURN TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Using SST, connect the return tube assembly to the steering link assembly.
  SST 09023-12701
  
  Torque: 22 N*m (230 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 4: Connecting Return Tube Assembly To Steering Link Assembly Using SST
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  HINT:
  - Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
  - This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
2. Install the tube clamp to the pressure feed tube assembly.
3. Install the pressure feed tube clamp with the nut.
  Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Pressure Feed Tube Clamp Nut
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INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 LH
1. FF:
  Install the stabilizer bracket No. 1 LH with the 2 bolts.
  
  Torque: 16 N*m (163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf)
2. 4WD:
  Install the stabilizer bracket No. 1 LH and the stabilizer bracket No. 2 with the 2 bolts.
  
  Torque: 16 N*m (163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bracket No.1 LH Bolts
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INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure on the other side.
INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure on the other side.
CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure on the other side.
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the steering link assembly.
  
  Fig 7: Aligning Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly & Steering Link Assembly
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2. Install the bolt.
  Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
3. Tighten the bolt A.
  Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
4. Install the steering column hole cover No. 2 to the steering hole cover No. 1.
5. Install the clamp to the steering column hole cover No. 1 and tighten the bolt B.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assy Bolts
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BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID (See BLEEDING )
CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE
CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS
INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT