Steering Gearbox: Installation

1. Insert the gearbox into crossmember, being careful not to damage gearbox boot.
2. Install the gearbox and bracket. Tighten the bolt temporarily.
   Fig 1: Installing Gearbox And Bracket

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3. Tighten the gearbox to the crossmember bracket via clamp with bolt temporarily.
   Fig 2: Tightening Gearbox To Crossmember Bracket Via Clamp

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4. Tighten the bolts which temporary tightening the clamp and bracket of gearbox to specified torque.

   Tightening torque: 

   60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.1 ft-lb) 

5. Connect the pipe D to return hose first, and the pipe C to pressure hose second.

   Tightening torque: 

   15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb) 

   Fig 3: Connecting Pipe D To Return Hose First

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6. Install the universal joint. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Universal Joint. >
7. Connect the tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and tighten with castle nut.

   Castle nut tightening torque: 

   27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb) 

   CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit cap at the bottom of tie-rod end with hammer.
8. After tightening the castle nut to specified tightening torque, tighten it further within 60° until cotter pin hole is aligned with slot in the nut. Fit the cotter pin into nut, and then bend the pin to lock.
   Fig 4: Fitting Cotter Pin Into Nut

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9. Install the front stabilizer. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer. >
10. Install the front crossmember support plate and jack-up plate.
11. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
12. Install the under cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
13. Install the front wheels.
14. Tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    90 N.m (9.1 kgf-m, 65.8 ft-lb) 

15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Remove the steering wheel. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >
17. Align the center of roll connector. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector. >
18. Install the steering wheel. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel. >
19. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
20. Pour fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air. < Ref. to , POWER STEERING FLUID . >
21. Check for fluid leaks.
22. Check the fluid level in oil tank.
23. After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end.

Tightening torque: 

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb) 

Fig 5: Adjusting Toe-In

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