Steering Gear: Installation: Installation

INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the lock nut and the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Tie Rod End Sub-Assembly LH And Steering Gear Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  HINT:
  
  After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut.
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying & Installing Steering Link Assembly
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  Torque: 138 N*m (1407 kgf*cm, 102 ft.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.
  - Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut fixed.
INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
1. Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft And Steering Link Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Install the bolt.
  Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Align the round hole in the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly with the protrusion of the steering link assembly to install the cover.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Steering Column Hole Cover Sub-Assembly
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INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 14
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 15
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Connect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Tie Rod End Sub-Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE:
  Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
2. Install a new cotter pin.
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 13
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 17
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Fig 6: Identifying & Installing Steering Column Hole Cover Clip
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
1. Attach clip B onto the body portion and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly onto the body portion with clip A.
  NOTE:
  Make sure that the lip portion of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is not damaged.
INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT