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Power Steering Link: Installation

  1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 100 N*m (1,020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: The nut has a detent, so never turn the nut, be sure to turn the bolt.

      HINT:

      Insert the bolt and slide it with the gear assembly as a unit and then install the bolt on the frame.

      Fig 1: Locating Power Steering Link Assembly Bolts
      G04965828Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR FRONT 
  3. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 
  4. CONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE 
    1. Using SST, connect the outlet return tube.

      SST 09023-12701 

      Torque: 42 N*m (428 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf) for use with SST 

      HINT:

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
      • This torque value is effective in case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
      Fig 2: Installing Steering Gear Outlet Return Tube
      G04965878Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the hose with the clip.
    Fig 3: Locating Hose With Clip
    G04965826Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the pressure feed tube assembly to the frame sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 28 N*m (286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Locating Pressure Feed Tube Assembly Bolts
      G04965825Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, tighten the flare nut and connect the pressure feed tube.

      SST 09023-12701 

      Torque: 42 N*m (420 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf) for use with SST 

      HINT:

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mmm (11.81 in.).
      • This torque value is effective in case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench
      Fig 5: Tightening Flare Nut Of Pressure Feed Tube
      G04965881Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. TIGHTEN STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 2 (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  7. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle arm.
    2. Install the nut and cotter pin.

      Torque: 91 N*m (928 kgf*cm, 67 ft.*lbf) 

  8. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Install the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.

  9. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1 
    1. Install the engine under cover sub-assembly No. 1 with the 4 bolts.
  10. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the rear engine under cover assembly with the 6 bolts.
  11. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 

    Torque: 112 N*m (1,142 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf) 

  12. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  13. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
  14. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  16. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  17. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  18. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  19. INSTALL STEERING PAD (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  20. INSPECT STEERING PAD (See  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  S) 
  21. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    HINT:

    See AIRBAG SYSTEM .

  22. ADD POWER STEERING FLUID (See  POWER STEERING SYSTEM  ) 
  23. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID (See  POWER STEERING SYSTEM  ) 
  24. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE (See  POWER STEERING SYSTEM  ) 
  25. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    HINT:

    See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .